Coșbuc: population and statistics
Coșbuc has a population of 1,870 (2026) across 30.1 km², or 62.2 people per km². It ranks 2,455 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,870 residents
- 30.1 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Coșbuc ranks No. 50 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.6 ‰ in Coșbuc, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Coșbuc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Coșbuc in numbers
Where is Coșbuc?
Population of Coșbuc over time
Coșbuc had 2,034 residents in 2016 and 1,870 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,971 |
| 2022 | 1,948 |
| 2023 | 1,940 |
| 2024 | 1,929 |
| 2025 | 1,885 |
| 2026 | 1,870 |
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All indicators for Coșbuc
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Coșbuc | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coșbuc | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 860 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,706 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 459.9 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,896 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 812 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coșbuc | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.5 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.74 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 586 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coșbuc | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Coșbuc | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Coșbuc | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Coșbuc
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade40 · 24.1%
- Manufacturing19 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage16 · 9.6%
- Construction13 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services13 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 6.6%
- Other service activities11 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.8%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods8 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 3.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coșbuc?
Coșbuc has 1,870 residents (2026), ranking 2,455 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Coșbuc?
Coșbuc covers 30.1 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Coșbuc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Coșbuc went from 2,034 to 1,870, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Coșbuc?
Coșbuc is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.372, longitude 24.401.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coșbuc?
In Coșbuc, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,847 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Coșbuc?
In Coșbuc, “Existing dwellings” stands at 860 (2025), ranking 2,706 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Coșbuc?
The nearest to Coșbuc are Salva (4.5 km), Runcu Salvei (5.3 km), Rebra (8.6 km), Năsăud (9.9 km), Telciu (9.9 km).