Ilva Mică: population and statistics
Ilva Mică has a population of 3,264 (2026) across 53.5 km², or 61.0 people per km². It ranks 1,416 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,264 residents
- 53.5 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Ilva Mică ranks No. 29 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.4 ‰ in Ilva Mică, compared with an average of 14.7 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.31 ‰ in Ilva Mică, compared with an average of 1.67 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Ilva Mică: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Ilva Mică in numbers
Where is Ilva Mică?
Population of Ilva Mică over time
Ilva Mică had 3,502 residents in 2016 and 3,264 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,376 |
| 2022 | 3,323 |
| 2023 | 3,308 |
| 2024 | 3,299 |
| 2025 | 3,262 |
| 2026 | 3,264 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,489 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeorz-Băi (12,375 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Ilva Mică
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 Mică | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ilva Mică | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.40 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,665 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.45 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 744 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,479 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,573 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.1 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,984 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,457 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ilva Mică | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.8 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.76 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,067 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ilva Mică | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 858 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ilva Mică | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.5 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,198 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.95 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 870 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ilva Mică | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ilva Mică | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ilva Mică
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 trade55 · 22.4%
- Construction39 · 15.9%
- Manufacturing27 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage20 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services17 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 13.9%
- Construction of buildings30 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 11.4%
- Civil engineering22 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ilva Mică?
Ilva Mică has 3,264 residents (2026), ranking 1,416 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ilva Mică?
Ilva Mică covers 53.5 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Ilva Mică growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ilva Mică went from 3,502 to 3,264, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Ilva Mică?
Ilva Mică is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.310, longitude 24.671.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilva Mică?
In Ilva Mică, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,977 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilva Mică?
In Ilva Mică, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.31 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,378 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Ilva Mică?
The nearest to Ilva Mică are Sângeorz-Băi (6.7 km), Poiana Ilvei (7.5 km), Feldru (9.2 km), Prundu Bârgăului (9.6 km), Leșu (11 km).