Uriu: population and statistics
Uriu has a population of 3,691 (2026) across 48.8 km², or 75.6 people per km². It ranks 1,201 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,691 residents
- 48.8 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Uriu ranks No. 21 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.62 km in Uriu, compared with an average of 4.22 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.05 km nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 61.6 m² in Uriu, compared with an average of 58.8 m² in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Uriu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (59 businesses).
Uriu in numbers
Where is Uriu?
Population of Uriu over time
Uriu had 3,718 residents in 2016 and 3,691 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,709 |
| 2022 | 3,666 |
| 2023 | 3,687 |
| 2024 | 3,698 |
| 2025 | 3,700 |
| 2026 | 3,691 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,839 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Căianu Mic, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Beclean (12,119 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Uriu
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 | Uriu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uriu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.97 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,098 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,620 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,375 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 438.9 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 524 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 443 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uriu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.77 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 432 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 166 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 735 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uriu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.1 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.79 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 568 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uriu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Uriu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 843 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 821 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Uriu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,380 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.62 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 140 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Uriu | 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) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Uriu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Uriu
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 trade84 · 22.8%
- Construction57 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage52 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing38 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services22 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 5.4%
- Other service activities13 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 11.7%
- Construction of buildings42 · 11.4%
- Civil engineering27 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles14 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uriu?
Uriu has 3,691 residents (2026), ranking 1,201 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Uriu?
Uriu covers 48.8 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Uriu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Uriu went from 3,718 to 3,691, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Uriu?
Uriu is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.212, longitude 24.095.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Uriu?
In Uriu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.62 km (2025), ranking 140 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Uriu?
In Uriu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 61.6 m² (2025), ranking 524 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Uriu?
The nearest to Uriu are Căianu Mic (6.0 km), Braniștea (6.6 km), Petru Rareș (7.3 km), Beclean (7.4 km), Ciceu-Giurgești (11 km).