Bârsana: population and statistics
Bârsana has a population of 4,582 (2026) across 72.1 km², or 63.6 people per km². It ranks 871 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,582 residents
- 72.1 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Bârsana ranks No. 23 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.6 ‰ in Bârsana, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Bârsana, compared with an average of 2.07 ‰ in Maramureș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Bârsana: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (113 businesses).
Bârsana in numbers
Where is Bârsana?
Population of Bârsana over time
Bârsana had 4,723 residents in 2016 and 4,582 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,642 |
| 2022 | 4,614 |
| 2023 | 4,605 |
| 2024 | 4,586 |
| 2025 | 4,585 |
| 2026 | 4,582 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,092 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rona de Sus, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sighetu Marmației (40,600 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Bârsana
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 | Bârsana | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârsana | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.24 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,993 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,549 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,786 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,158 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 389.8 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,762 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 562 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârsana | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 421 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.15 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârsana | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 739 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bârsana | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 734 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 279 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64.2 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 171 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârsana | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârsana | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bârsana
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 trade135 · 20.3%
- Construction127 · 19.1%
- Transport and storage93 · 14.0%
- Manufacturing74 · 11.1%
- Accommodation and food services69 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services41 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 3.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation21 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities113 · 17.0%
- Construction of buildings111 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines84 · 12.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 10.8%
- Accommodation53 · 8.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)43 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering39 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities39 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârsana?
Bârsana has 4,582 residents (2026), ranking 871 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârsana?
Bârsana covers 72.1 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Bârsana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârsana went from 4,723 to 4,582, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Bârsana?
Bârsana is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.824, longitude 24.059.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârsana?
In Bârsana, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,042 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârsana?
In Bârsana, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,841 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Bârsana?
The nearest to Bârsana are Rona de Sus (6.7 km), Călinești (6.8 km), Oncești (6.8 km), Strâmtura (7.5 km), Petrova (8.7 km).