Aștileu: population and statistics
Aștileu has a population of 3,455 (2026) across 56.0 km², or 61.7 people per km². It ranks 1,303 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,455 residents
- 56.0 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Aștileu ranks No. 37 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.97 km in Aștileu, compared with an average of 6.40 km in Bihor County and 4.84 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.2 ‰ in Aștileu, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Aștileu: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (82 businesses).
Aștileu in numbers
Where is Aștileu?
Population of Aștileu over time
Aștileu had 3,721 residents in 2016 and 3,455 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,620 |
| 2022 | 3,582 |
| 2023 | 3,548 |
| 2024 | 3,544 |
| 2025 | 3,526 |
| 2026 | 3,455 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,849 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aleșd (10,930 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Aștileu
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 | Aștileu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.2 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 98 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aștileu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.97 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 88 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.45 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,261 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,634 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,350 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 472.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,734 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aștileu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.2 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.76 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aștileu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 203 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aștileu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 284 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 531 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,269 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aștileu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.6 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 967 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.22 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 479 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Aștileu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Aștileu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aștileu
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
- Transport and storage93 · 19.3%
- Wholesale and retail trade92 · 19.1%
- Construction56 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services44 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing38 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 5.6%
- Real estate19 · 4.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines82 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities53 · 11.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities48 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings43 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering31 · 6.4%
- Office administration and business support activities25 · 5.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles19 · 4.0%
- Real estate activities19 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aștileu?
Aștileu has 3,455 residents (2026), ranking 1,303 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aștileu?
Aștileu covers 56.0 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Aștileu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aștileu went from 3,721 to 3,455, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Aștileu?
Aștileu is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.030, longitude 22.388.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aștileu?
In Aștileu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.97 km (2025), ranking 88 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aștileu?
In Aștileu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 98 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Aștileu?
The nearest to Aștileu are Aleșd (3.1 km), Măgești (6.3 km), Lugașu de Jos (6.7 km), Țețchea (7.7 km), Aușeu (8.2 km).