Josenii Bârgăului: population and statistics
Josenii Bârgăului has a population of 5,300 (2026) across 48.8 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 674 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,300 residents
- 48.8 km²
- 109 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Josenii Bârgăului ranks No. 14 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Josenii Bârgăului, compared with an average of 0.7 nights in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 2.0 nights nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.8 ‰ in Josenii Bârgăului, compared with an average of 14.7 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Josenii Bârgăului: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (74 businesses).
Josenii Bârgăului in numbers
Where is Josenii Bârgăului?
Population of Josenii Bârgăului over time
Josenii Bârgăului had 5,370 residents in 2016 and 5,300 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,377 |
| 2022 | 5,323 |
| 2023 | 5,353 |
| 2024 | 5,338 |
| 2025 | 5,295 |
| 2026 | 5,300 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,835 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Livezile, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bistrița (94,646 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Josenii Bârgăului
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 | Josenii Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Josenii Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.04 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,506 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.83 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 612 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,155 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 829 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 406.6 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,595 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.7 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.02 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 381 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Josenii Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.0 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.72 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 327 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Josenii Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,479 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Josenii Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,220 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Josenii Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.6 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,024 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.87 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 405 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Josenii Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Josenii Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Josenii Bârgăului
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 trade95 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage78 · 17.6%
- Construction58 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing50 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services33 · 7.4%
- Other service activities21 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 4.3%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines74 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 13.5%
- Specialised construction activities51 · 11.5%
- Construction of buildings45 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 8.1%
- Civil engineering28 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)26 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 3.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods15 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Josenii Bârgăului?
Josenii Bârgăului has 5,300 residents (2026), ranking 674 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Josenii Bârgăului?
Josenii Bârgăului covers 48.8 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Josenii Bârgăului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Josenii Bârgăului went from 5,370 to 5,300, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Josenii Bârgăului?
Josenii Bârgăului is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.206, longitude 24.672.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Josenii Bârgăului?
In Josenii Bârgăului, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Josenii Bârgăului?
In Josenii Bârgăului, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,938 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Josenii Bârgăului?
The nearest to Josenii Bârgăului are Livezile (5.3 km), Prundu Bârgăului (5.4 km), Feldru (9.5 km), Cetate (11 km), Ilva Mică (12 km).