Ilva Mare: population and statistics
Ilva Mare has a population of 2,357 (2026) across 67.3 km², or 35.0 people per km². It ranks 2,030 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,357 residents
- 67.3 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Ilva Mare ranks No. 44 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.67 ‰ in Ilva Mare, compared with an average of 3.62 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.42 ‰ in Ilva Mare, compared with an average of 3.83 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Ilva Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (25 businesses).
Ilva Mare in numbers
Where is Ilva Mare?
Population of Ilva Mare over time
Ilva Mare had 2,520 residents in 2016 and 2,357 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,433 |
| 2022 | 2,413 |
| 2023 | 2,407 |
| 2024 | 2,387 |
| 2025 | 2,378 |
| 2026 | 2,357 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,420 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Măgura Ilvei, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rodna (6,104 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Ilva Mare
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 | Ilva Mare | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ilva Mare | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.24 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,702 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.97 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 568 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,153 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,161 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.2 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.7 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 981 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ilva Mare | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.2 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.67 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 337 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ilva Mare | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ilva Mare | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,104 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ilva Mare | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.0 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,092 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.61 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 944 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ilva Mare | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ilva Mare | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 129 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ilva Mare
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 trade37 · 18.2%
- Construction27 · 13.3%
- Transport and storage25 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing22 · 10.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services14 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities25 · 12.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings18 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering14 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.9%
- Forestry and logging11 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ilva Mare?
Ilva Mare has 2,357 residents (2026), ranking 2,030 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ilva Mare?
Ilva Mare covers 67.3 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Ilva Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ilva Mare went from 2,520 to 2,357, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Ilva Mare?
Ilva Mare is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.365, longitude 24.885.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilva Mare?
In Ilva Mare, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.67 ‰ (2026), ranking 337 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilva Mare?
In Ilva Mare, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.42 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,638 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Ilva Mare?
The nearest to Ilva Mare are Măgura Ilvei (5.3 km), Leșu (7.6 km), Rodna (7.9 km), Poiana Ilvei (11 km), Lunca Ilvei (12 km).