Negrilești (Bistrița-Năsăud County): population and statistics
Negrilești has a population of 2,266 (2026) across 60.6 km², or 37.4 people per km². It ranks 2,099 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,266 residents
- 60.6 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Negrilești ranks No. 46 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 7.5 m³ in Negrilești, compared with an average of 31.0 m³ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.44 ‰ in Negrilești, compared with an average of 2.26 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Negrilești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Negrilești in numbers
Where is Negrilești?
Population of Negrilești over time
Negrilești had 2,471 residents in 2016 and 2,266 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,380 |
| 2022 | 2,334 |
| 2023 | 2,318 |
| 2024 | 2,297 |
| 2025 | 2,288 |
| 2026 | 2,266 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,487 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciceu-Giurgești, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Căianu Mic (4,127 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Negrilești
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 | Negrilești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Negrilești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.68 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,364 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,209 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,020 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,401 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 450.1 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,014 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 |
Economy
| Indicator | Negrilești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.4 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.65 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,143 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Negrilești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,064 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Negrilești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.5 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,465 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Negrilești | 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 | Negrilești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Negrilești
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 trade50 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage32 · 15.2%
- Construction29 · 13.8%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services13 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing12 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.7%
- Information and communication10 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 19.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 11.9%
- Construction of buildings23 · 11.0%
- Civil engineering16 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.2%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities10 · 4.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles9 · 4.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Negrilești?
Negrilești has 2,266 residents (2026), ranking 2,099 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Negrilești?
Negrilești covers 60.6 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Negrilești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Negrilești went from 2,471 to 2,266, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Negrilești?
Negrilești is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.305, longitude 24.049.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Negrilești?
In Negrilești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 7.5 m³ (2025), ranking 2,465 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Negrilești?
In Negrilești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.44 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,209 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Negrilești?
The nearest to Negrilești are Ciceu-Giurgești (5.4 km), Căianu Mic (6.9 km), Spermezeu (9.3 km), Chiuiești (11 km), Uriu (11 km).