Romuli: population and statistics
Romuli has a population of 1,765 (2026) across 98.4 km², or 17.9 people per km². It ranks 2,537 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,765 residents
- 98.4 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romuli ranks No. 51 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.9 ‰ in Romuli, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Romuli: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Romuli in numbers
Where is Romuli?
Population of Romuli over time
Romuli had 1,798 residents in 2016 and 1,765 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,787 |
| 2022 | 1,781 |
| 2023 | 1,770 |
| 2024 | 1,782 |
| 2025 | 1,779 |
| 2026 | 1,765 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,787 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săcel (3,109 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Romuli
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 | Romuli | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Romuli | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.03 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 523 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 818 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,764 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 463.5 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,849 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Romuli | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.1 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.40 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 718 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Romuli | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 499 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 | Romuli | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 564 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 337 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.3 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 297 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Romuli | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.2 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,328 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.07 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 230 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Romuli | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Romuli | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Romuli
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 trade42 · 18.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35 · 15.7%
- Transport and storage34 · 15.2%
- Manufacturing32 · 14.3%
- Construction25 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services15 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 14.8%
- Forestry and logging32 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 13.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)24 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 10.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings16 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Romuli?
Romuli has 1,765 residents (2026), ranking 2,537 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Romuli?
Romuli covers 98.4 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Romuli growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Romuli went from 1,798 to 1,765, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Romuli?
Romuli is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.552, longitude 24.434.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Romuli?
In Romuli, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Romuli?
In Romuli, “Existing dwellings” stands at 818 (2025), ranking 2,764 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Romuli?
The nearest to Romuli are Săcel (7.8 km), Telciu (10 km), Săliștea de Sus (13 km), Rebrișoara (14 km), Moisei (14 km).