Aleșd: population and statistics
Aleșd has a population of 10,930 (2026) across 72.5 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 221 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,930 residents
- 72.5 km²
- 151 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Aleșd ranks No. 6 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 228 ‰ in Aleșd, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.03 ‰ in Aleșd, compared with an average of 4.34 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Aleșd: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (261 businesses).
Aleșd in numbers
Where is Aleșd?
Population of Aleșd over time
Aleșd had 11,297 residents in 2016 and 10,930 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,141 |
| 2022 | 11,096 |
| 2023 | 11,088 |
| 2024 | 11,004 |
| 2025 | 10,927 |
| 2026 | 10,930 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,157 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Aștileu, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șimleu Silvaniei (16,717 residents), 36 km away.
All indicators for Aleșd
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 | Aleșd | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,788 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aleșd | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.37 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,372 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.82 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,822 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,527 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 187 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505.7 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.3 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.56 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 477 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aleșd | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.5 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 231 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.66 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 619 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aleșd | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 251 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 285 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aleșd | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 937 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 915 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aleșd | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.8 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,001 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.06 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,073 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Aleșd | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.03 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 75 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.19 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 143 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Aleșd | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 228 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 72 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aleșd
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 trade372 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage210 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services174 · 10.4%
- Construction146 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing145 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical136 · 8.1%
- Real estate109 · 6.5%
- Other service activities95 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)261 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)226 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines182 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities125 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities114 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities109 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings92 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities86 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities81 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering70 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aleșd?
Aleșd has 10,930 residents (2026), ranking 221 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aleșd?
Aleșd covers 72.5 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Aleșd growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aleșd went from 11,297 to 10,930, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Aleșd?
Aleșd is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.057, longitude 22.397.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aleșd?
In Aleșd, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 228 ‰ (2025), ranking 72 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aleșd?
In Aleșd, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.03 ‰ (2024), ranking 75 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Aleșd?
The nearest to Aleșd are Aștileu (3.1 km), Lugașu de Jos (5.5 km), Aușeu (7.8 km), Măgești (8.3 km), Țețchea (9.2 km).