Matei: population and statistics
Matei has a population of 2,287 (2026) across 83.8 km², or 27.3 people per km². It ranks 2,082 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,287 residents
- 83.8 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Matei ranks No. 45 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.9 ‰ in Matei, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.48 km in Matei, compared with an average of 5.97 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.48 km nationally.
Matei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Matei in numbers
Where is Matei?
Population of Matei over time
Matei had 2,626 residents in 2016 and 2,287 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,472 |
| 2022 | 2,437 |
| 2023 | 2,398 |
| 2024 | 2,349 |
| 2025 | 2,326 |
| 2026 | 2,287 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,741 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Chiochiș, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lechința (6,038 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Matei
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 | Matei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Matei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.14 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 879 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,324 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,832 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 578.9 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.5 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,033 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Matei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.48 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 63 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 217 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 609 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Matei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.4 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.06 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 899 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Matei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Matei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,099 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Matei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Matei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Matei
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 trade23 · 28.4%
- Construction13 · 16.0%
- Transport and storage9 · 11.1%
- Other service activities8 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 23.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.3%
- Construction of buildings11 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.9%
- Other personal service activities7 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Matei?
Matei has 2,287 residents (2026), ranking 2,082 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Matei?
Matei covers 83.8 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Matei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Matei went from 2,626 to 2,287, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Matei?
Matei is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 46.992, longitude 24.250.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Matei?
In Matei, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Matei?
In Matei, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.48 km (2025), ranking 63 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Matei?
The nearest to Matei are Chiochiș (5.3 km), Lechința (5.4 km), Buza (11 km), Sânmihaiu de Câmpie (11 km), Nușeni (12 km).