Teaca: population and statistics
Teaca has a population of 5,544 (2026) across 139.8 km², or 39.7 people per km². It ranks 634 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,544 residents
- 139.8 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Teaca ranks No. 13 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 153 ‰ in Teaca, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.14 km in Teaca, compared with an average of 5.45 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 4.84 km nationally.
Teaca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Teaca in numbers
Where is Teaca?
Population of Teaca over time
Teaca had 5,885 residents in 2016 and 5,544 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,743 |
| 2022 | 5,655 |
| 2023 | 5,630 |
| 2024 | 5,628 |
| 2025 | 5,587 |
| 2026 | 5,544 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,581 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Batoș, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reghin (35,137 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Teaca
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 | Teaca | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,688 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Teaca | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.14 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,423 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,523 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 619 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.1 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Teaca | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.20 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 499 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 122 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 819 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Teaca | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.0 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,610 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.43 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Teaca | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Teaca | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Teaca | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,709 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,405 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Teaca | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Teaca | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 153 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 314 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Teaca
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 trade75 · 24.3%
- Construction36 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing32 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage26 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services23 · 7.4%
- Other service activities23 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 14.2%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings25 · 8.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 4.9%
- Other personal service activities13 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Teaca?
Teaca has 5,544 residents (2026), ranking 634 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Teaca?
Teaca covers 139.8 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Teaca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Teaca went from 5,885 to 5,544, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Teaca?
Teaca is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 46.937, longitude 24.539.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Teaca?
In Teaca, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 153 ‰ (2025), ranking 314 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Teaca?
In Teaca, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.14 km (2025), ranking 2,423 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Teaca?
The nearest to Teaca are Batoș (9.4 km), Șieuț (9.5 km), Mărișelu (11 km), Lunca (11 km), Galații Bistriței (11 km).