Batăr: population and statistics
Batăr has a population of 5,772 (2026) across 126.7 km², or 45.5 people per km². It ranks 603 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,772 residents
- 126.7 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Batăr ranks No. 17 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.17 ‰ in Batăr, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.7 ‰ in Batăr, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Batăr: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Batăr in numbers
Where is Batăr?
Neighbouring localities
- Tulca8.0 km · 2,711
- Apateu10 km · 3,222
- Tinca11 km · 8,014
- Ciumeghiu13 km · 4,650
- Olcea13 km · 2,672
- Mădăras15 km · 2,850
- Mișca15 km · 3,946
- Salonta15 km · 17,788
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Batăr over time
Batăr had 5,654 residents in 2016 and 5,772 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,655 |
| 2022 | 5,660 |
| 2023 | 5,703 |
| 2024 | 5,730 |
| 2025 | 5,748 |
| 2026 | 5,772 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,749 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tulca, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Salonta (17,788 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Batăr
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 | Batăr | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 60 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Batăr | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.42 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 590 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.17 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,420 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,292 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 724 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 397.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,696 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,712 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Batăr | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.9 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,158 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.87 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,658 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Batăr | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Batăr | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.6 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,087 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.83 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 317 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Batăr | 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) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Batăr | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 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: Batăr
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 trade67 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage35 · 12.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing28 · 10.0%
- Construction23 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services23 · 8.2%
- Other service activities15 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 15.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services33 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings16 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering11 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Batăr?
Batăr has 5,772 residents (2026), ranking 603 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Batăr?
Batăr covers 126.7 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Batăr growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Batăr went from 5,654 to 5,772, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Batăr?
Batăr is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.709, longitude 21.803.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Batăr?
In Batăr, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.17 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,420 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Batăr?
In Batăr, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 60 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Batăr?
The nearest to Batăr are Tulca (8.0 km), Apateu (10 km), Tinca (11 km), Ciumeghiu (13 km), Olcea (13 km).