Șieuț: population and statistics
Șieuț has a population of 2,376 (2026) across 72.9 km², or 32.6 people per km². It ranks 2,013 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,376 residents
- 72.9 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Șieuț ranks No. 43 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.1 ‰ in Șieuț, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 127.1 m³ in Șieuț, compared with an average of 31.0 m³ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Șieuț: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Șieuț in numbers
Where is Șieuț?
Neighbouring localities
- Monor4.6 km · 1,227
- Șieu7.0 km · 2,789
- Teaca9.5 km · 5,544
- Batoș10 km · 4,212
- Mărișelu13 km · 2,495
- Dumitrița14 km · 3,407
- Vătava15 km · 1,764
- Cetate15 km · 3,124
All localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șieuț over time
Șieuț had 2,652 residents in 2016 and 2,376 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,532 |
| 2022 | 2,485 |
| 2023 | 2,457 |
| 2024 | 2,435 |
| 2025 | 2,418 |
| 2026 | 2,376 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,209 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Monor, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Teaca (5,544 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Șieuț
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 | Șieuț | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,147 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șieuț | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.31 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,681 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,802 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 871 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,685 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 366.6 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.9 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 334 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șieuț | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.0 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.42 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șieuț | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șieuț | 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) | 13 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,104 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șieuț | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 127.1 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 41 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,571 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șieuț | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șieuț | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șieuț
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 trade26 · 20.8%
- Construction14 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing13 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services13 · 10.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 7.2%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.8%
- Forestry and logging5 · 4.0%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șieuț?
Șieuț has 2,376 residents (2026), ranking 2,013 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șieuț?
Șieuț covers 72.9 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Șieuț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șieuț went from 2,652 to 2,376, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Șieuț?
Șieuț is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 46.977, longitude 24.650.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șieuț?
In Șieuț, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,147 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Șieuț?
In Șieuț, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 127.1 m³ (2025), ranking 41 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Șieuț?
The nearest to Șieuț are Monor (4.6 km), Șieu (7.0 km), Teaca (9.5 km), Batoș (10 km), Mărișelu (13 km).