Feldru: population and statistics
Feldru has a population of 7,649 (2026) across 122.8 km², or 62.3 people per km². It ranks 390 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,649 residents
- 122.8 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Feldru ranks No. 6 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 221 ‰ in Feldru, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.4 ‰ in Feldru, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Feldru: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (70 businesses).
Feldru in numbers
Where is Feldru?
Population of Feldru over time
Feldru had 7,967 residents in 2016 and 7,649 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,872 |
| 2022 | 7,823 |
| 2023 | 7,774 |
| 2024 | 7,720 |
| 2025 | 7,648 |
| 2026 | 7,649 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,196 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Livezile, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeorz-Băi (12,375 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Feldru
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 | Feldru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,995 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feldru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.87 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,279 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,557 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 611 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 334.3 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,075 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.0 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 197 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feldru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.3 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,126 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.09 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feldru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Feldru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.9 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,182 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.36 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,002 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Feldru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Feldru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 221 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 78 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Feldru
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
- Construction77 · 21.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade69 · 18.9%
- Manufacturing34 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage32 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services32 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 6.3%
- Other service activities19 · 5.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities70 · 19.1%
- Construction of buildings60 · 16.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 12.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 10.9%
- Civil engineering32 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities15 · 4.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles12 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feldru?
Feldru has 7,649 residents (2026), ranking 390 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Feldru?
Feldru covers 122.8 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Feldru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feldru went from 7,967 to 7,649, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Feldru?
Feldru is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.260, longitude 24.575.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Feldru?
In Feldru, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 221 ‰ (2025), ranking 78 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Feldru?
In Feldru, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,080 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Feldru?
The nearest to Feldru are Livezile (6.8 km), Ilva Mică (9.2 km), Josenii Bârgăului (9.5 km), Rebra (11 km), Prundu Bârgăului (12 km).