Maieru: population and statistics
Maieru has a population of 8,189 (2026) across 148.5 km², or 55.1 people per km². It ranks 350 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,189 residents
- 148.5 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Maieru ranks No. 5 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.7 ‰ in Maieru, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 345.2 ‰ in Maieru, compared with an average of 465.5 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Maieru: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (173 businesses).
Maieru in numbers
Where is Maieru?
Population of Maieru over time
Maieru had 8,114 residents in 2016 and 8,189 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,217 |
| 2022 | 8,207 |
| 2023 | 8,225 |
| 2024 | 8,220 |
| 2025 | 8,225 |
| 2026 | 8,189 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,798 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rodna, 9.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeorz-Băi (12,375 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Maieru
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 | Maieru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,906 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maieru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.24 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,407 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.83 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,046 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,827 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 503 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 345.2 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,039 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.34 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 939 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maieru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.1 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 406 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.88 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maieru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 245 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 302 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Maieru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 877 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 929 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Maieru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.2 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,978 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.28 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,020 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Maieru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Maieru | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 160 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 260 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Maieru
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 trade201 · 19.8%
- Construction188 · 18.5%
- Manufacturing95 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage88 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services75 · 7.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing59 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services59 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical58 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities173 · 17.0%
- Construction of buildings163 · 16.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)139 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)116 · 11.4%
- Civil engineering97 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines65 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities51 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities48 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)40 · 3.9%
- Forestry and logging35 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maieru?
Maieru has 8,189 residents (2026), ranking 350 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Maieru?
Maieru covers 148.5 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Maieru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maieru went from 8,114 to 8,189, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Maieru?
Maieru is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.484, longitude 24.732.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maieru?
In Maieru, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maieru?
In Maieru, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 345.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,039 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Maieru?
The nearest to Maieru are Rodna (9.6 km), Sângeorz-Băi (13 km), Parva (14 km), Poiana Ilvei (14 km), Măgura Ilvei (15 km).