Nimigea: population and statistics
Nimigea has a population of 5,289 (2026) across 99.1 km², or 53.4 people per km². It ranks 677 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,289 residents
- 99.1 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Nimigea ranks No. 15 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.5 ‰ in Nimigea, compared with an average of 18.3 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Nimigea, compared with an average of 0.74 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Nimigea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (65 businesses).
Nimigea in numbers
Where is Nimigea?
Population of Nimigea over time
Nimigea had 5,420 residents in 2016 and 5,289 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,395 |
| 2022 | 5,348 |
| 2023 | 5,285 |
| 2024 | 5,321 |
| 2025 | 5,323 |
| 2026 | 5,289 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,882 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Chiuza, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Năsăud (10,999 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Nimigea
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 | Nimigea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nimigea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.02 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,277 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,374 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,395 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 669 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 452.8 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,987 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 324 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nimigea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.1 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,301 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 | Nimigea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nimigea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nimigea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.9 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,801 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Nimigea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nimigea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nimigea
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 trade87 · 25.6%
- Construction52 · 15.3%
- Transport and storage43 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing28 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 5.6%
- Administrative and support services16 · 4.7%
- Other service activities16 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)65 · 19.1%
- Specialised construction activities47 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 13.2%
- Construction of buildings36 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering22 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 4.1%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods13 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nimigea?
Nimigea has 5,289 residents (2026), ranking 677 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nimigea?
Nimigea covers 99.1 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Nimigea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nimigea went from 5,420 to 5,289, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Nimigea?
Nimigea is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.252, longitude 24.301.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nimigea?
In Nimigea, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,253 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nimigea?
In Nimigea, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,010 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Nimigea?
The nearest to Nimigea are Chiuza (4.2 km), Năsăud (8.7 km), Dumitra (8.8 km), Salva (11 km), Șintereag (11 km).