Măgura Ilvei: population and statistics
Măgura Ilvei has a population of 2,025 (2026) across 27.6 km², or 73.2 people per km². It ranks 2,314 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,025 residents
- 27.6 km²
- 73 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Măgura Ilvei ranks No. 49 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.4 ‰ in Măgura Ilvei, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Măgura Ilvei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Măgura Ilvei in numbers
Where is Măgura Ilvei?
Population of Măgura Ilvei over time
Măgura Ilvei had 2,184 residents in 2016 and 2,025 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,098 |
| 2022 | 2,070 |
| 2023 | 2,039 |
| 2024 | 2,026 |
| 2025 | 2,032 |
| 2026 | 2,025 |
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All indicators for Măgura Ilvei
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 | Măgura Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,748 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măgura Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.35 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 600 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 847 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,721 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 418.3 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,448 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.9 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măgura Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.6 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,482 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.46 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 686 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măgura Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 879 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Măgura Ilvei | 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) | 106 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 796 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măgura Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.7 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,295 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.41 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 360 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Măgura Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măgura Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măgura Ilvei
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 trade33 · 26.2%
- Construction18 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 10.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.3%
- Administrative and support services6 · 4.8%
- Other service activities6 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.1%
- Construction of buildings16 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 9.5%
- Civil engineering9 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products6 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.0%
- Forestry and logging4 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măgura Ilvei?
Măgura Ilvei has 2,025 residents (2026), ranking 2,314 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măgura Ilvei?
Măgura Ilvei covers 27.6 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Măgura Ilvei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măgura Ilvei went from 2,184 to 2,025, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Măgura Ilvei?
Măgura Ilvei is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.361, longitude 24.815.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgura Ilvei?
In Măgura Ilvei, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,080 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Măgura Ilvei?
In Măgura Ilvei, “Existing dwellings” stands at 847 (2025), ranking 2,721 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Măgura Ilvei?
The nearest to Măgura Ilvei are Leșu (4.5 km), Poiana Ilvei (5.3 km), Ilva Mare (5.3 km), Rodna (6.5 km), Sângeorz-Băi (10 km).