Șieu-Măgheruș: population and statistics
Șieu-Măgheruș has a population of 4,839 (2026) across 60.0 km², or 80.7 people per km². It ranks 794 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,839 residents
- 60.0 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Șieu-Măgheruș ranks No. 17 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 325 ‰ in Șieu-Măgheruș, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.4 ‰ in Șieu-Măgheruș, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Șieu-Măgheruș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (107 businesses).
Șieu-Măgheruș in numbers
Where is Șieu-Măgheruș?
Population of Șieu-Măgheruș over time
Șieu-Măgheruș had 4,543 residents in 2016 and 4,839 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,715 |
| 2022 | 4,724 |
| 2023 | 4,744 |
| 2024 | 4,761 |
| 2025 | 4,825 |
| 2026 | 4,839 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,396 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șintereag, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bistrița (94,646 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Șieu-Măgheruș
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 | Șieu-Măgheruș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 853 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 195 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șieu-Măgheruș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.89 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,117 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.37 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 224 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,889 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,069 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 390.4 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.2 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 695 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.86 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 693 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șieu-Măgheruș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.47 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 280 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 408 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 249 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șieu-Măgheruș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.2 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 515 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.10 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 877 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șieu-Măgheruș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 325 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 131 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șieu-Măgheruș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.8 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 578 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.43 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 984 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șieu-Măgheruș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șieu-Măgheruș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șieu-Măgheruș
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 trade139 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage78 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing67 · 11.0%
- Construction65 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services51 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical40 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 5.1%
- Real estate27 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)107 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)79 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines64 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities62 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings42 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities41 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities27 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products22 · 3.6%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șieu-Măgheruș?
Șieu-Măgheruș has 4,839 residents (2026), ranking 794 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șieu-Măgheruș?
Șieu-Măgheruș covers 60.0 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Șieu-Măgheruș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șieu-Măgheruș went from 4,543 to 4,839, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Șieu-Măgheruș?
Șieu-Măgheruș is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.106, longitude 24.386.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șieu-Măgheruș?
In Șieu-Măgheruș, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 325 ‰ (2024), ranking 131 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șieu-Măgheruș?
In Șieu-Măgheruș, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,003 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Șieu-Măgheruș?
The nearest to Șieu-Măgheruș are Șintereag (6.9 km), Bistrița (8.0 km), Șieu-Odorhei (11 km), Lechința (11 km), Budacu de Jos (11 km).