Prundu Bârgăului: population and statistics
Prundu Bârgăului has a population of 6,344 (2026) across 42.0 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 507 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,344 residents
- 42.0 km²
- 151 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Prundu Bârgăului ranks No. 8 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 201 ‰ in Prundu Bârgăului, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 276 ‰ in Prundu Bârgăului, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Prundu Bârgăului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (85 businesses).
Prundu Bârgăului in numbers
Where is Prundu Bârgăului?
Population of Prundu Bârgăului over time
Prundu Bârgăului had 6,452 residents in 2016 and 6,344 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,321 |
| 2022 | 6,284 |
| 2023 | 6,288 |
| 2024 | 6,292 |
| 2025 | 6,331 |
| 2026 | 6,344 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,877 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Josenii Bârgăului, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeorz-Băi (12,375 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Prundu Bârgăului
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 | Prundu Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prundu Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.33 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,964 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,770 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 517 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 436.6 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.0 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 954 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 980 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prundu Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.7 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 502 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.94 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 519 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prundu Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 276 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 221 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Prundu Bârgăului | 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) | 58 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 919 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 841 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Prundu Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.6 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 967 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.16 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 487 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Prundu Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Prundu Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 201 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 114 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Prundu Bârgăului
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 trade135 · 19.3%
- Transport and storage92 · 13.1%
- Construction86 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services80 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing52 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services47 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical45 · 6.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation37 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines79 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities76 · 10.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)73 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings52 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering52 · 7.4%
- Rental and leasing activities43 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities41 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 5.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities27 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prundu Bârgăului?
Prundu Bârgăului has 6,344 residents (2026), ranking 507 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Prundu Bârgăului?
Prundu Bârgăului covers 42.0 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Prundu Bârgăului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prundu Bârgăului went from 6,452 to 6,344, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Prundu Bârgăului?
Prundu Bârgăului is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.234, longitude 24.731.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prundu Bârgăului?
In Prundu Bârgăului, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 201 ‰ (2025), ranking 114 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prundu Bârgăului?
In Prundu Bârgăului, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 276 ‰ (2024), ranking 221 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Prundu Bârgăului?
The nearest to Prundu Bârgăului are Josenii Bârgăului (5.4 km), Ilva Mică (9.6 km), Livezile (10 km), Leșu (11 km), Feldru (12 km).