Milaș: population and statistics
Milaș has a population of 1,127 (2026) across 49.9 km², or 22.6 people per km². It ranks 2,980 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,127 residents
- 49.9 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Milaș ranks No. 60 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.05 km in Milaș, compared with an average of 5.97 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.48 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 5.3 m³ in Milaș, compared with an average of 31.0 m³ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Milaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Milaș in numbers
Where is Milaș?
Population of Milaș over time
Milaș had 1,284 residents in 2016 and 1,127 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,210 |
| 2022 | 1,175 |
| 2023 | 1,159 |
| 2024 | 1,153 |
| 2025 | 1,151 |
| 2026 | 1,127 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,982 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Urmeniș, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lunca (2,194 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Milaș
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 | Milaș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 426 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Milaș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.47 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 826 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 768 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,840 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 681.5 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 309 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Milaș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.05 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 13 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 158 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 751 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Milaș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.7 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.89 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,644 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Milaș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Milaș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,539 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.15 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 631 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Milaș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.89 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 609 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.89 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 220 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Milaș | 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) | 8.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 184 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Milaș
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 trade17 · 29.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 12.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage4 · 6.9%
- Other service activities4 · 6.9%
- Information and communication3 · 5.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 25.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 10.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 8.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 6.9%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 5.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Milaș?
Milaș has 1,127 residents (2026), ranking 2,980 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Milaș?
Milaș covers 49.9 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Milaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Milaș went from 1,284 to 1,127, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Milaș?
Milaș is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 46.829, longitude 24.424.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Milaș?
In Milaș, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.05 km (2025), ranking 13 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Milaș?
In Milaș, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,539 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Milaș?
The nearest to Milaș are Urmeniș (5.4 km), Cozma (6.4 km), Miceștii de Câmpie (8.5 km), Crăiești (9.0 km), Lunca (11 km).