Dumitrița: population and statistics
Dumitrița has a population of 3,407 (2026) across 105.2 km², or 32.4 people per km². It ranks 1,335 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,407 residents
- 105.2 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Dumitrița ranks No. 26 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Dumitrița, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.67 km in Dumitrița, compared with an average of 5.45 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 4.84 km nationally.
Dumitrița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Dumitrița in numbers
Where is Dumitrița?
Population of Dumitrița over time
Dumitrița had 3,263 residents in 2016 and 3,407 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,333 |
| 2022 | 3,358 |
| 2023 | 3,355 |
| 2024 | 3,355 |
| 2025 | 3,411 |
| 2026 | 3,407 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,739 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vătava, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Josenii Bârgăului (5,300 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Dumitrița
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 | Dumitrița | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,990 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dumitrița | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.67 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,504 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,280 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,923 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 375.7 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,872 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.0 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 954 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dumitrița | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.2 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.05 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dumitrița | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dumitrița | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 951 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dumitrița | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.9 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 750 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dumitrița | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dumitrița | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dumitrița
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 trade43 · 29.5%
- Transport and storage22 · 15.1%
- Construction16 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.8%
- Other service activities10 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing9 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 24.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.1%
- Other personal service activities6 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dumitrița?
Dumitrița has 3,407 residents (2026), ranking 1,335 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dumitrița?
Dumitrița covers 105.2 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Dumitrița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dumitrița went from 3,263 to 3,407, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Dumitrița?
Dumitrița is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.084, longitude 24.755.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumitrița?
In Dumitrița, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,990 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumitrița?
In Dumitrița, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.67 km (2025), ranking 2,504 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Dumitrița?
The nearest to Dumitrița are Vătava (7.5 km), Cetate (10 km), Bistrița Bârgăului (11 km), Șieu (12 km), Șieuț (14 km).