Poiana Ilvei: population and statistics
Poiana Ilvei has a population of 1,412 (2026) across 23.2 km², or 61.0 people per km². It ranks 2,800 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,412 residents
- 23.2 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Poiana Ilvei ranks No. 54 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.93 km in Poiana Ilvei, compared with an average of 4.22 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.05 km nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 69.9 m² in Poiana Ilvei, compared with an average of 58.8 m² in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Poiana Ilvei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Poiana Ilvei in numbers
Where is Poiana Ilvei?
Population of Poiana Ilvei over time
Poiana Ilvei had 1,567 residents in 2016 and 1,412 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,501 |
| 2022 | 1,477 |
| 2023 | 1,457 |
| 2024 | 1,444 |
| 2025 | 1,426 |
| 2026 | 1,412 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,244 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeorz-Băi (12,375 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Poiana Ilvei
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 | Poiana Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poiana Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.21 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,044 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 653 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,992 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 462.5 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,860 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.9 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 167 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poiana Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.7 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 597 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.25 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 434 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poiana Ilvei | 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) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Poiana Ilvei | 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) | 39 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 996 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.9 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 372 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poiana Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.5 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,438 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.93 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 37 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Poiana Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poiana Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poiana Ilvei
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 trade29 · 22.3%
- Manufacturing19 · 14.6%
- Construction19 · 14.6%
- Transport and storage14 · 10.8%
- Information and communication8 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 16.2%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 13.8%
- Construction of buildings15 · 11.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 10.0%
- Civil engineering12 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.5%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products8 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 3.8%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products4 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poiana Ilvei?
Poiana Ilvei has 1,412 residents (2026), ranking 2,800 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poiana Ilvei?
Poiana Ilvei covers 23.2 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Poiana Ilvei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poiana Ilvei went from 1,567 to 1,412, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Poiana Ilvei?
Poiana Ilvei is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.356, longitude 24.745.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana Ilvei?
In Poiana Ilvei, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.93 km (2025), ranking 37 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Poiana Ilvei?
In Poiana Ilvei, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 69.9 m² (2025), ranking 167 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Poiana Ilvei?
The nearest to Poiana Ilvei are Sângeorz-Băi (5.2 km), Măgura Ilvei (5.3 km), Leșu (6.3 km), Ilva Mică (7.5 km), Rodna (8.8 km).