Borșa (Maramureș County): population and statistics
Borșa has a population of 28,653 (2026) across 418.5 km², or 68.5 people per km². It ranks 81 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 28,653 residents
- 418.5 km²
- 68 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Borșa ranks No. 3 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.8 ‰ in Borșa, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Borșa: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (761 businesses).
Borșa in numbers
Where is Borșa?
Population of Borșa over time
Borșa had 29,918 residents in 2016 and 28,653 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,572 |
| 2022 | 29,366 |
| 2023 | 29,154 |
| 2024 | 28,900 |
| 2025 | 28,818 |
| 2026 | 28,653 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 58,609 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Moisei, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bistrița (94,646 residents), 60 km away.
All indicators for Borșa
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 | Borșa | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,033 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Borșa | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.96 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,612 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 748 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 12,670 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 83 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 442.2 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,120 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.8 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 291 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.16 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 593 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Borșa | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.91 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 526 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Borșa | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 158 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 552 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Borșa | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 185 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,189 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 194 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58.7 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 193 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Borșa | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.1 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,847 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,426 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Borșa | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.09 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 238 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Borșa | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Borșa
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
- Construction812 · 18.4%
- Wholesale and retail trade746 · 16.9%
- Transport and storage621 · 14.1%
- Administrative and support services485 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing468 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services322 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical196 · 4.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing165 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities761 · 17.2%
- Construction of buildings620 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines555 · 12.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)526 · 11.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)493 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities414 · 9.4%
- Civil engineering392 · 8.9%
- Accommodation231 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities217 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities212 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borșa?
Borșa has 28,653 residents (2026), ranking 81 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Borșa?
Borșa covers 418.5 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Borșa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Borșa went from 29,918 to 28,653, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Borșa?
Borșa is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.655, longitude 24.663.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borșa?
In Borșa, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,152 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Borșa?
In Borșa, “Existing dwellings” stands at 12,670 (2025), ranking 83 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Borșa?
The nearest to Borșa are Moisei (9.4 km), Săcel (16 km), Vișeu de Sus (19 km), Maieru (20 km), Romuli (21 km).