Zagra: population and statistics
Zagra has a population of 3,378 (2026) across 151.2 km², or 22.3 people per km². It ranks 1,352 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,378 residents
- 151.2 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Zagra ranks No. 27 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.3 m³ in Zagra, compared with an average of 31.0 m³ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.7 ‰ in Zagra, compared with an average of 8.5 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Zagra: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (25 businesses).
Zagra in numbers
Where is Zagra?
Population of Zagra over time
Zagra had 3,608 residents in 2016 and 3,378 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,429 |
| 2022 | 3,407 |
| 2023 | 3,388 |
| 2024 | 3,376 |
| 2025 | 3,349 |
| 2026 | 3,378 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,182 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Runcu Salvei, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Telciu (5,706 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Zagra
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 | Zagra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 135 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,788 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zagra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.25 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,567 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,069 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,595 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,398 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 472.2 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,743 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.8 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 291 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zagra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.3 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,321 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.48 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zagra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zagra | 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) | 28 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,220 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zagra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,651 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,172 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Zagra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.89 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 323 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zagra | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zagra
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 trade36 · 24.2%
- Transport and storage27 · 18.1%
- Manufacturing16 · 10.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 8.7%
- Construction12 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.7%
- Other service activities8 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 16.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 14.1%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.7%
- Forestry and logging8 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of textiles8 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zagra?
Zagra has 3,378 residents (2026), ranking 1,352 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zagra?
Zagra covers 151.2 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Zagra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zagra went from 3,608 to 3,378, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Zagra?
Zagra is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.402, longitude 24.266.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Zagra?
In Zagra, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,651 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zagra?
In Zagra, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 135 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Zagra?
The nearest to Zagra are Runcu Salvei (6.3 km), Târlișua (9.4 km), Salva (11 km), Coșbuc (11 km), Spermezeu (14 km).