Șieu-Odorhei: population and statistics
Șieu-Odorhei has a population of 2,148 (2026) across 52.4 km², or 41.0 people per km². It ranks 2,216 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,148 residents
- 52.4 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Șieu-Odorhei ranks No. 48 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 67.0 m² in Șieu-Odorhei, compared with an average of 58.8 m² in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.19 ‰ in Șieu-Odorhei, compared with an average of 3.62 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Șieu-Odorhei: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Șieu-Odorhei in numbers
Where is Șieu-Odorhei?
Population of Șieu-Odorhei over time
Șieu-Odorhei had 2,366 residents in 2016 and 2,148 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,274 |
| 2022 | 2,239 |
| 2023 | 2,191 |
| 2024 | 2,194 |
| 2025 | 2,168 |
| 2026 | 2,148 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,339 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șintereag (3,348 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Șieu-Odorhei
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-Odorhei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 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) | 7.4 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șieu-Odorhei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.04 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 360 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.86 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,155 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,157 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 537.7 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.0 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 256 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,200 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șieu-Odorhei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.1 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.19 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 446 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șieu-Odorhei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șieu-Odorhei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.0 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,343 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șieu-Odorhei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șieu-Odorhei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șieu-Odorhei
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 trade34 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage17 · 12.3%
- Construction15 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing9 · 6.5%
- Real estate9 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 18.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings10 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities9 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șieu-Odorhei?
Șieu-Odorhei has 2,148 residents (2026), ranking 2,216 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șieu-Odorhei?
Șieu-Odorhei covers 52.4 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Șieu-Odorhei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șieu-Odorhei went from 2,366 to 2,148, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Șieu-Odorhei?
Șieu-Odorhei is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.136, longitude 24.252.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Șieu-Odorhei?
In Șieu-Odorhei, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 67.0 m² (2025), ranking 256 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șieu-Odorhei?
In Șieu-Odorhei, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.19 ‰ (2026), ranking 446 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Șieu-Odorhei?
The nearest to Șieu-Odorhei are Șintereag (6.9 km), Beclean (7.3 km), Nușeni (7.5 km), Șieu-Măgheruș (11 km), Chiuza (12 km).