Botiza: population and statistics
Botiza has a population of 2,385 (2026) across 74.2 km², or 32.1 people per km². It ranks 2,007 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,385 residents
- 74.2 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Botiza ranks No. 55 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 75.0 m² in Botiza, compared with an average of 55.3 m² in Maramureș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.0 ‰ in Botiza, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Botiza: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Botiza in numbers
Where is Botiza?
Population of Botiza over time
Botiza had 2,588 residents in 2016 and 2,385 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,504 |
| 2022 | 2,484 |
| 2023 | 2,453 |
| 2024 | 2,441 |
| 2025 | 2,405 |
| 2026 | 2,385 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,392 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poienile Izei, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ieud (4,396 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Botiza
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 | Botiza | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Botiza | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.98 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,255 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.10 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 914 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,132 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,203 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 474.6 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,713 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 75.0 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 73 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Botiza | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.2 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,951 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.35 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Botiza | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Botiza | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 371 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.5 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 261 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Botiza | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.6 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,240 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.97 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 307 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Botiza | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 667 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 263 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Botiza | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Botiza
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 trade37 · 25.7%
- Construction30 · 20.8%
- Transport and storage22 · 15.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing13 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 2.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 19.4%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 18.8%
- Construction of buildings25 · 17.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 13.9%
- Civil engineering15 · 10.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 9.7%
- Forestry and logging9 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Botiza?
Botiza has 2,385 residents (2026), ranking 2,007 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Botiza?
Botiza covers 74.2 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Botiza growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Botiza went from 2,588 to 2,385, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Botiza?
Botiza is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.662, longitude 24.150.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Botiza?
In Botiza, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 75.0 m² (2025), ranking 73 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Botiza?
In Botiza, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,032 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Botiza?
The nearest to Botiza are Poienile Izei (4.3 km), Ieud (4.7 km), Șieu (6.1 km), Dragomirești (11 km), Rozavlea (11 km).