Spermezeu: population and statistics
Spermezeu has a population of 3,432 (2026) across 82.3 km², or 41.7 people per km². It ranks 1,314 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,432 residents
- 82.3 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Spermezeu ranks No. 24 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.3 ‰ in Spermezeu, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Spermezeu, compared with an average of 1.67 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Spermezeu: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (41 businesses).
Spermezeu in numbers
Where is Spermezeu?
Population of Spermezeu over time
Spermezeu had 3,779 residents in 2016 and 3,432 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,605 |
| 2022 | 3,573 |
| 2023 | 3,542 |
| 2024 | 3,523 |
| 2025 | 3,483 |
| 2026 | 3,432 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,534 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Căianu Mic, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nimigea (5,289 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Spermezeu
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 | Spermezeu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,087 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spermezeu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,455 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,607 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.0 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spermezeu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.8 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.50 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 673 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Spermezeu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Spermezeu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Spermezeu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Spermezeu
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
- Construction44 · 22.2%
- Wholesale and retail trade41 · 20.7%
- Transport and storage25 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing22 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services13 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.6%
- Mining and quarrying10 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities41 · 20.7%
- Construction of buildings34 · 17.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 15.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 11.6%
- Civil engineering22 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 8.1%
- Other mining and quarrying10 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spermezeu?
Spermezeu has 3,432 residents (2026), ranking 1,314 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Spermezeu?
Spermezeu covers 82.3 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Spermezeu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spermezeu went from 3,779 to 3,432, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Spermezeu?
Spermezeu is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.299, longitude 24.172.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Spermezeu?
In Spermezeu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,087 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Spermezeu?
In Spermezeu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,474 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Spermezeu?
The nearest to Spermezeu are Căianu Mic (5.6 km), Chiuza (8.7 km), Negrilești (9.3 km), Nimigea (11 km), Uriu (11 km).