Aușeu: population and statistics
Aușeu has a population of 2,780 (2026) across 72.5 km², or 38.3 people per km². It ranks 1,741 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,780 residents
- 72.5 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Aușeu ranks No. 57 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.80 km in Aușeu, compared with an average of 6.40 km in Bihor County and 4.84 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.04 ‰ in Aușeu, compared with an average of 4.52 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Aușeu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Aușeu in numbers
Where is Aușeu?
Population of Aușeu over time
Aușeu had 2,983 residents in 2016 and 2,780 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,890 |
| 2022 | 2,863 |
| 2023 | 2,851 |
| 2024 | 2,832 |
| 2025 | 2,815 |
| 2026 | 2,780 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,157 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vadu Crișului, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aleșd (10,930 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Aușeu
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 | Aușeu | 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) | 19.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aușeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,632 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,411 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,689 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507.6 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,328 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,705 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aușeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.8 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.04 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 273 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aușeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 156 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aușeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 631 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 718 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aușeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.2 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,311 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,374 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Aușeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Aușeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aușeu
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 trade77 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage48 · 13.6%
- Construction45 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing43 · 12.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services27 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines41 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings31 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 8.8%
- Office administration and business support activities20 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering19 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 4.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles12 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aușeu?
Aușeu has 2,780 residents (2026), ranking 1,741 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aușeu?
Aușeu covers 72.5 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Aușeu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aușeu went from 2,983 to 2,780, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Aușeu?
Aușeu is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.035, longitude 22.495.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aușeu?
In Aușeu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.80 km (2025), ranking 2,632 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aușeu?
In Aușeu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.04 ‰ (2026), ranking 273 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Aușeu?
The nearest to Aușeu are Vadu Crișului (6.2 km), Măgești (6.2 km), Aleșd (7.8 km), Aștileu (8.2 km), Borod (10 km).