Balc: population and statistics
Balc has a population of 3,099 (2026) across 78.1 km², or 39.7 people per km². It ranks 1,513 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,099 residents
- 78.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Balc ranks No. 44 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.32 ‰ in Balc, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.6 ‰ in Balc, compared with an average of 38.4 ‰ in Bihor County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Balc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Balc in numbers
Where is Balc?
Population of Balc over time
Balc had 3,341 residents in 2016 and 3,099 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,209 |
| 2022 | 3,169 |
| 2023 | 3,150 |
| 2024 | 3,136 |
| 2025 | 3,120 |
| 2026 | 3,099 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,938 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Boianu Mare, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Marghita (16,304 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Balc
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 | Balc | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Balc | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.94 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,110 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,453 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,611 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 468.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,779 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.5 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Balc | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.1 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,776 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.94 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,713 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Balc | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Balc | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 822 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,248 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Balc | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.2 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,503 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.29 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,491 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Balc | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Balc | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Balc
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 trade38 · 19.2%
- Construction23 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage23 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services21 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing11 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings18 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 8.1%
- Civil engineering15 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 7.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 5.6%
- Forestry and logging9 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balc?
Balc has 3,099 residents (2026), ranking 1,513 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Balc?
Balc covers 78.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Balc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Balc went from 3,341 to 3,099, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Balc?
Balc is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.321, longitude 22.533.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balc?
In Balc, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.32 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,324 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balc?
In Balc, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,248 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Balc?
The nearest to Balc are Boianu Mare (6.7 km), Camăr (6.9 km), Suplacu de Barcău (8.7 km), Cehal (9.0 km), Marca (9.8 km).