Bocicoiu Mare: population and statistics
Bocicoiu Mare has a population of 4,502 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 166 people per km². It ranks 893 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,502 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 166 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Bocicoiu Mare ranks No. 25 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 54 ‰ in Bocicoiu Mare, compared with an average of 144 ‰ in Maramureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 67.7 m² in Bocicoiu Mare, compared with an average of 55.3 m² in Maramureș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Bocicoiu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (89 businesses).
Bocicoiu Mare in numbers
Where is Bocicoiu Mare?
Population of Bocicoiu Mare over time
Bocicoiu Mare had 4,511 residents in 2016 and 4,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,524 |
| 2022 | 4,512 |
| 2023 | 4,525 |
| 2024 | 4,524 |
| 2025 | 4,509 |
| 2026 | 4,502 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,811 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rona de Jos, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sighetu Marmației (40,600 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Bocicoiu Mare
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 | Bocicoiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bocicoiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.55 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,627 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.11 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 525 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,801 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,142 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 400.0 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,665 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 238 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.78 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 724 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bocicoiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.78 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bocicoiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bocicoiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,737 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bocicoiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bocicoiu Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,903 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: Bocicoiu Mare
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 trade111 · 27.8%
- Transport and storage53 · 13.3%
- Construction40 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing37 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services32 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 6.0%
- Other service activities20 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)89 · 22.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 16.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings28 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering16 · 4.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles16 · 4.0%
- Real estate activities14 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bocicoiu Mare?
Bocicoiu Mare has 4,502 residents (2026), ranking 893 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bocicoiu Mare?
Bocicoiu Mare covers 27.2 km², with a density of 166 people per km².
Is the population of Bocicoiu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bocicoiu Mare went from 4,511 to 4,502, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Bocicoiu Mare?
Bocicoiu Mare is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.948, longitude 23.997.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bocicoiu Mare?
In Bocicoiu Mare, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 54 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,903 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Bocicoiu Mare?
In Bocicoiu Mare, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 67.7 m² (2025), ranking 238 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Bocicoiu Mare?
The nearest to Bocicoiu Mare are Rona de Jos (2.8 km), Vadu Izei (7.8 km), Sighetu Marmației (7.9 km), Rona de Sus (9.4 km), Oncești (10 km).