Rebrișoara: population and statistics
Rebrișoara has a population of 4,626 (2026) across 147.9 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 857 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,626 residents
- 147.9 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Rebrișoara ranks No. 18 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 79.7 m² in Rebrișoara, compared with an average of 58.8 m² in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.1 ‰ in Rebrișoara, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Rebrișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (70 businesses).
Rebrișoara in numbers
Where is Rebrișoara?
Population of Rebrișoara over time
Rebrișoara had 4,973 residents in 2016 and 4,626 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,855 |
| 2022 | 4,808 |
| 2023 | 4,749 |
| 2024 | 4,719 |
| 2025 | 4,678 |
| 2026 | 4,626 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,709 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Parva, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeorz-Băi (12,375 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Rebrișoara
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 | Rebrișoara | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rebrișoara | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.76 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,296 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,556 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,803 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,140 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 389.8 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,762 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 79.7 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 35 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,091 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rebrișoara | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.81 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rebrișoara | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 430 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rebrișoara | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 796 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 562 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rebrișoara | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.8 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,074 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.02 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 854 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rebrișoara | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rebrișoara | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rebrișoara
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 storage79 · 22.1%
- Wholesale and retail trade70 · 19.6%
- Construction54 · 15.1%
- Administrative and support services26 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing24 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 5.6%
- Other service activities15 · 4.2%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines70 · 19.6%
- Specialised construction activities51 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 11.2%
- Construction of buildings39 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 9.8%
- Civil engineering32 · 9.0%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods13 · 3.6%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles12 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rebrișoara?
Rebrișoara has 4,626 residents (2026), ranking 857 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rebrișoara?
Rebrișoara covers 147.9 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Rebrișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rebrișoara went from 4,973 to 4,626, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Rebrișoara?
Rebrișoara is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.446, longitude 24.534.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Rebrișoara?
In Rebrișoara, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 79.7 m² (2025), ranking 35 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rebrișoara?
In Rebrișoara, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,098 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Rebrișoara?
The nearest to Rebrișoara are Parva (4.4 km), Telciu (7.8 km), Rebra (11 km), Coșbuc (13 km), Sângeorz-Băi (14 km).