Abram: population and statistics
Abram has a population of 2,833 (2026) across 67.7 km², or 41.9 people per km². It ranks 1,691 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,833 residents
- 67.7 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Abram ranks No. 54 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 120.4 m³ in Abram, compared with an average of 41.6 m³ in Bihor County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.06 ‰ in Abram, compared with an average of 1.14 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Abram: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Abram in numbers
Where is Abram?
Population of Abram over time
Abram had 3,110 residents in 2016 and 2,833 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,967 |
| 2022 | 2,959 |
| 2023 | 2,911 |
| 2024 | 2,880 |
| 2025 | 2,858 |
| 2026 | 2,833 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Marghita (16,304 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Abram
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 | Abram | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Abram | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.07 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 626 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,440 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,633 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 508.3 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,321 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,533 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Abram | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.84 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 152 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 68 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 914 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Abram | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.9 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 817 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.47 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Abram | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Abram | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 120.4 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 47 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Abram | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 203 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Abram | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Abram
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 trade54 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage40 · 15.2%
- Construction36 · 13.7%
- Administrative and support services27 · 10.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing16 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings29 · 11.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 7.6%
- Civil engineering18 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Abram?
Abram has 2,833 residents (2026), ranking 1,691 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Abram?
Abram covers 67.7 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Abram growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Abram went from 3,110 to 2,833, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Abram?
Abram is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.318, longitude 22.380.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Abram?
In Abram, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 120.4 m³ (2025), ranking 47 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Abram?
In Abram, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.06 ‰ (2024), ranking 203 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Abram?
The nearest to Abram are Marghita (5.0 km), Tăuteu (7.5 km), Petreu (9.6 km), Viișoara (10 km), Balc (12 km).