Mărișelu: population and statistics
Mărișelu has a population of 2,495 (2026) across 77.6 km², or 32.1 people per km². It ranks 1,923 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,495 residents
- 77.6 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Mărișelu ranks No. 41 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.8 m³ in Mărișelu, compared with an average of 31.0 m³ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.4 ‰ in Mărișelu, compared with an average of 8.5 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Mărișelu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Mărișelu in numbers
Where is Mărișelu?
Population of Mărișelu over time
Mărișelu had 2,573 residents in 2016 and 2,495 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,522 |
| 2022 | 2,489 |
| 2023 | 2,481 |
| 2024 | 2,492 |
| 2025 | 2,498 |
| 2026 | 2,495 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,874 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Galații Bistriței, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Teaca (5,544 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Mărișelu
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 | Mărișelu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărișelu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.18 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 733 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,199 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,067 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 480.6 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,636 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.8 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărișelu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,105 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.40 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărișelu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mărișelu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.8 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,641 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mărișelu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Mărișelu | 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) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mărișelu
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 trade36 · 31.6%
- Construction15 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services11 · 9.6%
- Transport and storage10 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 6.1%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 23.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 15.8%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings12 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.9%
- Civil engineering8 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 6.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 5.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărișelu?
Mărișelu has 2,495 residents (2026), ranking 1,923 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărișelu?
Mărișelu covers 77.6 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Mărișelu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărișelu went from 2,573 to 2,495, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Mărișelu?
Mărișelu is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.030, longitude 24.494.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Mărișelu?
In Mărișelu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.8 m³ (2025), ranking 2,641 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărișelu?
In Mărișelu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 381 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Mărișelu?
The nearest to Mărișelu are Galații Bistriței (7.1 km), Budacu de Jos (7.7 km), Șieu (8.9 km), Teaca (11 km), Bistrița (12 km).