Petru Rareș: population and statistics
Petru Rareș has a population of 3,615 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 1,232 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,615 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 124 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Petru Rareș ranks No. 22 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.6 ‰ in Petru Rareș, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.2 ‰ in Petru Rareș, compared with an average of 18.3 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Petru Rareș: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (45 businesses).
Petru Rareș in numbers
Where is Petru Rareș?
Population of Petru Rareș over time
Petru Rareș had 3,829 residents in 2016 and 3,615 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,718 |
| 2022 | 3,684 |
| 2023 | 3,658 |
| 2024 | 3,635 |
| 2025 | 3,626 |
| 2026 | 3,615 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,101 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ciceu-Mihăiești, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dej (35,981 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Petru Rareș
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 | Petru Rareș | 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) | 20.5 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,071 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petru Rareș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.33 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,444 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.49 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 733 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,461 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,595 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.1 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,624 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.3 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,114 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petru Rareș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.2 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,512 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.32 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 755 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petru Rareș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 150 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petru Rareș | 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) | 41 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 988 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,279 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Petru Rareș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,897 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.60 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 259 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Petru Rareș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 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) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Petru Rareș | 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) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Petru Rareș
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
- Transport and storage49 · 25.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade44 · 22.9%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.9%
- Construction17 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing9 · 4.7%
- Other service activities7 · 3.6%
- Real estate6 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 23.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 16.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 8.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings10 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering6 · 3.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petru Rareș?
Petru Rareș has 3,615 residents (2026), ranking 1,232 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petru Rareș?
Petru Rareș covers 29.3 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Petru Rareș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petru Rareș went from 3,829 to 3,615, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Petru Rareș?
Petru Rareș is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.213, longitude 23.999.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petru Rareș?
In Petru Rareș, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,071 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petru Rareș?
In Petru Rareș, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,279 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Petru Rareș?
The nearest to Petru Rareș are Ciceu-Mihăiești (3.9 km), Cuzdrioara (6.9 km), Ciceu-Giurgești (7.1 km), Uriu (7.3 km), Braniștea (8.7 km).