Bicaz (Maramureș County): population and statistics
Bicaz has a population of 916 (2026) across 39.1 km², or 23.4 people per km². It ranks 3,080 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 916 residents
- 39.1 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Bicaz ranks No. 75 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.2% in Bicaz, compared with an average of 1.6% in Maramureș County and 2.0% nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.09 ‰ in Bicaz, compared with an average of 0.50 ‰ in Maramureș County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Bicaz: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (8 businesses).
Bicaz in numbers
Where is Bicaz?
Population of Bicaz over time
Bicaz had 1,054 residents in 2016 and 916 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 962 |
| 2022 | 941 |
| 2023 | 932 |
| 2024 | 932 |
| 2025 | 940 |
| 2026 | 916 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,475 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Oarța de Jos, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hodod (2,910 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Bicaz
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 | Bicaz | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 449 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bicaz | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.38 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 278 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) | 578 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,060 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 631.0 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 470 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.6 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 733 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bicaz | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.7 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.46 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 209 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bicaz | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bicaz | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.46 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 585 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bicaz | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 92 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 183 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bicaz | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 84 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bicaz
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 · 21.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 15.7%
- Manufacturing7 · 13.7%
- Transport and storage7 · 13.7%
- Construction5 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 5.9%
- Administrative and support services3 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 15.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 9.8%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings4 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 5.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bicaz?
Bicaz has 916 residents (2026), ranking 3,080 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bicaz?
Bicaz covers 39.1 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Bicaz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bicaz went from 1,054 to 916, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Bicaz?
Bicaz is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.462, longitude 23.037.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bicaz?
In Bicaz, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.2% (2026), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bicaz?
In Bicaz, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.09 ‰ (2024), ranking 92 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Bicaz?
The nearest to Bicaz are Oarța de Jos (5.0 km), Hodod (6.9 km), Socond (7.2 km), Bogdand (8.8 km), Băsești (10 km).