Nușeni: population and statistics
Nușeni has a population of 2,628 (2026) across 92.2 km², or 28.5 people per km². It ranks 1,825 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,628 residents
- 92.2 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Nușeni ranks No. 38 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.18 km in Nușeni, compared with an average of 5.97 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.48 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 7.6 in Nușeni, compared with an average of 3.6 per 10,000 inh. in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Nușeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Nușeni in numbers
Where is Nușeni?
Population of Nușeni over time
Nușeni had 2,858 residents in 2016 and 2,628 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,751 |
| 2022 | 2,708 |
| 2023 | 2,677 |
| 2024 | 2,668 |
| 2025 | 2,658 |
| 2026 | 2,628 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,912 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șieu-Odorhei, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Beclean (12,119 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Nușeni
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 | Nușeni | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nușeni | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.51 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 476 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,891 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,509 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,522 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 574.2 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.0 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,478 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.04 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 373 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nușeni | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.18 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 36 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 228 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 583 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nușeni | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.0 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.42 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nușeni | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nușeni | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,380 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Nușeni | 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) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nușeni | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nușeni
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 trade40 · 21.6%
- Manufacturing23 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage22 · 11.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services15 · 8.1%
- Other service activities15 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.9%
- Construction11 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 9.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods12 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings10 · 5.4%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 4.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities9 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nușeni?
Nușeni has 2,628 residents (2026), ranking 1,825 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nușeni?
Nușeni covers 92.2 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Nușeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nușeni went from 2,858 to 2,628, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Nușeni?
Nușeni is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.090, longitude 24.178.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nușeni?
In Nușeni, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.18 km (2025), ranking 36 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nușeni?
In Nușeni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 299 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Nușeni?
The nearest to Nușeni are Șieu-Odorhei (7.5 km), Unguraș (9.3 km), Beclean (9.9 km), Braniștea (11 km), Chiochiș (12 km).