Rebra: population and statistics
Rebra has a population of 2,678 (2026) across 47.5 km², or 56.4 people per km². It ranks 1,795 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,678 residents
- 47.5 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Rebra ranks No. 36 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.3 ‰ in Rebra, compared with an average of 8.5 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 201 ‰ in Rebra, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Rebra: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (60 businesses).
Rebra in numbers
Where is Rebra?
Population of Rebra over time
Rebra had 2,768 residents in 2016 and 2,678 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,771 |
| 2022 | 2,741 |
| 2023 | 2,745 |
| 2024 | 2,723 |
| 2025 | 2,687 |
| 2026 | 2,678 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,646 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Coșbuc, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Năsăud (10,999 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Rebra
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 | Rebra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rebra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.93 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,065 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,064 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,320 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 397.3 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.8 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,988 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rebra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.4 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 472 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.99 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rebra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 201 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 395 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 483 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rebra | 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) | 34 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,021 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,075 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rebra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 786 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.67 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 714 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rebra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Rebra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rebra
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 storage65 · 22.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade57 · 19.3%
- Construction52 · 17.6%
- Administrative and support services26 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing25 · 8.4%
- Other service activities16 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 3.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines60 · 20.3%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 15.5%
- Construction of buildings45 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 11.8%
- Civil engineering33 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 7.8%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 5.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods14 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rebra?
Rebra has 2,678 residents (2026), ranking 1,795 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rebra?
Rebra covers 47.5 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Rebra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rebra went from 2,768 to 2,678, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Rebra?
Rebra is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.347, longitude 24.509.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rebra?
In Rebra, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 154 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rebra?
In Rebra, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 201 ‰ (2024), ranking 395 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Rebra?
The nearest to Rebra are Coșbuc (8.6 km), Parva (9.0 km), Năsăud (10 km), Salva (11 km), Feldru (11 km).