Monor: population and statistics
Monor has a population of 1,227 (2026) across 52.5 km², or 23.4 people per km². It ranks 2,929 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,227 residents
- 52.5 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Monor ranks No. 58 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 175.2 m³ in Monor, compared with an average of 31.0 m³ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 428 ‰ in Monor, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Monor: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Monor in numbers
Where is Monor?
Neighbouring localities
- Șieuț4.6 km · 2,376
- Batoș9.0 km · 4,212
- Brâncovenești11 km · 3,729
- Șieu11 km · 2,789
- Teaca12 km · 5,544
- Vătava13 km · 1,764
- Aluniș14 km · 2,965
- Suseni14 km · 2,390
All localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Localities of similar size
Population of Monor over time
Monor had 1,420 residents in 2016 and 1,227 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,331 |
| 2022 | 1,292 |
| 2023 | 1,258 |
| 2024 | 1,262 |
| 2025 | 1,252 |
| 2026 | 1,227 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,353 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Monor
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 | Monor | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.1 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 192 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Monor | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.96 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,102 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 748 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 689 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,938 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561.5 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 837 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 600 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Monor | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.5 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,648 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.63 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Monor | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 428 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 58 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Monor | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 175.2 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 16 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Monor | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Monor | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Monor
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 trade25 · 26.6%
- Transport and storage15 · 16.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 10.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 8.5%
- Construction8 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.4%
- Other service activities4 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 21.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 12.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 10.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 8.5%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Monor?
Monor has 1,227 residents (2026), ranking 2,929 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Monor?
Monor covers 52.5 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Monor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Monor went from 1,420 to 1,227, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Monor?
Monor is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 46.952, longitude 24.698.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Monor?
In Monor, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 175.2 m³ (2025), ranking 16 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Monor?
In Monor, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 428 ‰ (2024), ranking 58 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Monor?
The nearest to Monor are Șieuț (4.6 km), Batoș (9.0 km), Brâncovenești (11 km), Șieu (11 km), Teaca (12 km).