Șieu (Bistrița-Năsăud County): population and statistics
Șieu has a population of 2,789 (2026) across 72.3 km², or 38.6 people per km². It ranks 1,736 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,789 residents
- 72.3 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Șieu ranks No. 35 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 7 ‰ in Șieu, compared with an average of 429 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 930 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.2 ‰ in Șieu, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Șieu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Șieu in numbers
Where is Șieu?
Population of Șieu over time
Șieu had 2,992 residents in 2016 and 2,789 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,886 |
| 2022 | 2,876 |
| 2023 | 2,845 |
| 2024 | 2,840 |
| 2025 | 2,831 |
| 2026 | 2,789 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,126 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șieuț, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Teaca (5,544 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Șieu
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 | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șieu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.56 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,622 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,215 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,024 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 435.6 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 185 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.43 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 883 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șieu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,062 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.15 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șieu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șieu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șieu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.0 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,416 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.20 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 807 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șieu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 526 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șieu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șieu
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 trade37 · 25.2%
- Construction17 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage13 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.5%
- Other service activities10 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods8 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șieu?
Șieu has 2,789 residents (2026), ranking 1,736 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șieu?
Șieu covers 72.3 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Șieu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șieu went from 2,992 to 2,789, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Șieu?
Șieu is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.034, longitude 24.611.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șieu?
In Șieu, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,183 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șieu?
In Șieu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,011 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Șieu?
The nearest to Șieu are Șieuț (7.0 km), Cetate (8.5 km), Budacu de Jos (8.7 km), Mărișelu (8.9 km), Monor (11 km).