Urmeniș: population and statistics
Urmeniș has a population of 1,681 (2026) across 58.4 km², or 28.8 people per km². It ranks 2,604 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,681 residents
- 58.4 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Urmeniș ranks No. 53 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 37.30 km in Urmeniș, compared with an average of 5.97 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.48 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.80 km in Urmeniș, compared with an average of 5.45 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 4.84 km nationally.
Urmeniș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Urmeniș in numbers
Where is Urmeniș?
Population of Urmeniș over time
Urmeniș had 1,954 residents in 2016 and 1,681 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,799 |
| 2022 | 1,766 |
| 2023 | 1,735 |
| 2024 | 1,719 |
| 2025 | 1,703 |
| 2026 | 1,681 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,172 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Milaș, 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Urmeniș
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 | Urmeniș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Urmeniș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.80 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 90 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,036 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,371 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616.3 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,689 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Urmeniș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.30 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 2 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 187 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 680 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Urmeniș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.5 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.59 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,856 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Urmeniș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Urmeniș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.8 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,938 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Urmeniș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Urmeniș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Urmeniș
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 trade11 · 31.4%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 11.4%
- Construction3 · 8.6%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Urmeniș?
Urmeniș has 1,681 residents (2026), ranking 2,604 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Urmeniș?
Urmeniș covers 58.4 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Urmeniș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Urmeniș went from 1,954 to 1,681, a change of −14.0%.
Where is Urmeniș?
Urmeniș is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 46.801, longitude 24.366.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Urmeniș?
In Urmeniș, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37.30 km (2025), ranking 2 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Urmeniș?
In Urmeniș, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.80 km (2025), ranking 90 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Urmeniș?
The nearest to Urmeniș are Milaș (5.4 km), Miceștii de Câmpie (6.9 km), Silivașu de Câmpie (7.3 km), Crăiești (8.0 km), Râciu (9.7 km).