Bistra (Maramureș County): population and statistics
Bistra has a population of 4,156 (2026) across 128.4 km², or 32.4 people per km². It ranks 1,015 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,156 residents
- 128.4 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Bistra ranks No. 31 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.3 ‰ in Bistra, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 322.7 ‰ in Bistra, compared with an average of 422.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Bistra: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (46 businesses).
Bistra in numbers
Where is Bistra?
Population of Bistra over time
Bistra had 4,356 residents in 2016 and 4,156 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,251 |
| 2022 | 4,221 |
| 2023 | 4,219 |
| 2024 | 4,199 |
| 2025 | 4,172 |
| 2026 | 4,156 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,979 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ruscova, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poienile de sub Munte (10,223 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Bistra
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 | Bistra | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,128 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,119 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bistra | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,599 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,341 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,807 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 322.7 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,099 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.1 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 943 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.92 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 674 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bistra | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.68 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bistra | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bistra | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.8 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,552 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bistra | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bistra | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bistra
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 trade57 · 21.3%
- Construction50 · 18.7%
- Transport and storage39 · 14.6%
- Manufacturing28 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services22 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 2.6%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings46 · 17.2%
- Specialised construction activities45 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 16.4%
- Civil engineering34 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 11.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)22 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bistra?
Bistra has 4,156 residents (2026), ranking 1,015 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bistra?
Bistra covers 128.4 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Bistra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bistra went from 4,356 to 4,156, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Bistra?
Bistra is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.869, longitude 24.280.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bistra?
In Bistra, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,128 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bistra?
In Bistra, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 322.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,099 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Bistra?
The nearest to Bistra are Ruscova (6.9 km), Petrova (8.6 km), Repedea (8.6 km), Leordina (11 km), Rozavlea (14 km).