Rona de Jos: population and statistics
Rona de Jos has a population of 1,915 (2026) across 23.0 km², or 83.2 people per km². It ranks 2,396 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,915 residents
- 23.0 km²
- 83 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Rona de Jos ranks No. 64 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 39 ‰ in Rona de Jos, compared with an average of 144 ‰ in Maramureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.0 ‰ in Rona de Jos, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Rona de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Rona de Jos in numbers
Where is Rona de Jos?
Population of Rona de Jos over time
Rona de Jos had 2,043 residents in 2016 and 1,915 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,967 |
| 2022 | 1,948 |
| 2023 | 1,931 |
| 2024 | 1,918 |
| 2025 | 1,908 |
| 2026 | 1,915 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,224 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bocicoiu Mare (4,502 residents), 2.8 km away.
All indicators for Rona de Jos
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 | Rona de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rona de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.44 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 832 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.61 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 689 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 911 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,604 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 475.7 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,704 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.4 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 271 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rona de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.0 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.61 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,170 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rona de Jos | 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) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Rona de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rona de Jos | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,062 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rona de Jos
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 trade40 · 25.5%
- Transport and storage31 · 19.7%
- Construction26 · 16.6%
- Manufacturing13 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.1%
- Real estate6 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 20.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 18.5%
- Construction of buildings26 · 16.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 16.6%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 14.0%
- Civil engineering12 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 3.8%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 3.8%
- Real estate activities6 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rona de Jos?
Rona de Jos has 1,915 residents (2026), ranking 2,396 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rona de Jos?
Rona de Jos covers 23.0 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Rona de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rona de Jos went from 2,043 to 1,915, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Rona de Jos?
Rona de Jos is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.924, longitude 24.009.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rona de Jos?
In Rona de Jos, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 39 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,062 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rona de Jos?
In Rona de Jos, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,922 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Rona de Jos?
The nearest to Rona de Jos are Bocicoiu Mare (2.8 km), Vadu Izei (6.0 km), Rona de Sus (6.9 km), Oncești (7.8 km), Sighetu Marmației (8.6 km).