Năsăud: population and statistics
Năsăud has a population of 10,999 (2026) across 43.5 km², or 253 people per km². It ranks 218 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,999 residents
- 43.5 km²
- 253 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Năsăud ranks No. 4 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 315 ‰ in Năsăud, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.45 ‰ in Năsăud, compared with an average of 1.67 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Năsăud: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (216 businesses).
Năsăud in numbers
Where is Năsăud?
Population of Năsăud over time
Năsăud had 11,816 residents in 2016 and 10,999 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,471 |
| 2022 | 11,372 |
| 2023 | 11,318 |
| 2024 | 11,200 |
| 2025 | 11,084 |
| 2026 | 10,999 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,094 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Salva, 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Năsăud
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 | Năsăud | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Năsăud | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.33 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,384 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,677 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 183 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 516.1 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,247 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 861 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Năsăud | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.23 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 716 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 347 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 341 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Năsăud | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.5 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.73 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,084 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Năsăud | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 234 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 323 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Năsăud | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 992 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,104 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Năsăud | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.0 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,092 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.80 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,136 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Năsăud | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.45 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 124 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Năsăud | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 315 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 7 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Năsăud
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 trade274 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage120 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services113 · 9.2%
- Construction109 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing97 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical85 · 6.9%
- Other service activities84 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services67 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)216 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)136 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities101 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines100 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings74 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities66 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities66 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities59 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities56 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities47 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Năsăud?
Năsăud has 10,999 residents (2026), ranking 218 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Năsăud?
Năsăud covers 43.5 km², with a density of 253 people per km².
Is the population of Năsăud growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Năsăud went from 11,816 to 10,999, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Năsăud?
Năsăud is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.283, longitude 24.407.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Năsăud?
In Năsăud, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 315 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Năsăud?
In Năsăud, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.45 ‰ (2024), ranking 124 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Năsăud?
The nearest to Năsăud are Salva (6.6 km), Dumitra (7.6 km), Nimigea (8.7 km), Coșbuc (9.9 km), Rebra (10 km).