Rodna: population and statistics
Rodna has a population of 6,104 (2026) across 139.2 km², or 43.9 people per km². It ranks 544 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,104 residents
- 139.2 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Rodna ranks No. 9 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 80.2 m² in Rodna, 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: 7.2 ‰ in Rodna, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Rodna: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (89 businesses).
Rodna in numbers
Where is Rodna?
Population of Rodna over time
Rodna had 6,453 residents in 2016 and 6,104 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,339 |
| 2022 | 6,286 |
| 2023 | 6,250 |
| 2024 | 6,184 |
| 2025 | 6,126 |
| 2026 | 6,104 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “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.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,494 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Măgura Ilvei, 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Rodna
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 | Rodna | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,091 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,955 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rodna | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.85 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,471 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,586 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 595 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.7 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,373 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 80.2 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 32 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rodna | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.9 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 367 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.28 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rodna | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 655 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rodna | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.9 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 402 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rodna | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.4 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,037 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,151 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rodna | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rodna | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 177 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 194 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: Rodna
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 trade132 · 18.3%
- Construction104 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing75 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage63 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services51 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services50 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing49 · 6.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation42 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities89 · 12.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 11.7%
- Construction of buildings77 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines59 · 8.2%
- Civil engineering48 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities45 · 6.2%
- Forestry and logging36 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)30 · 4.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities30 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rodna?
Rodna has 6,104 residents (2026), ranking 544 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rodna?
Rodna covers 139.2 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Rodna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rodna went from 6,453 to 6,104, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Rodna?
Rodna is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.419, longitude 24.817.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Rodna?
In Rodna, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 80.2 m² (2025), ranking 32 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 Rodna?
In Rodna, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,091 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Rodna?
The nearest to Rodna are Măgura Ilvei (6.5 km), Ilva Mare (7.9 km), Poiana Ilvei (8.8 km), Maieru (9.6 km), Leșu (11 km).