Beiuș: population and statistics
Beiuș has a population of 10,345 (2026) across 24.9 km², or 415 people per km². It ranks 243 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,345 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 415 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Beiuș ranks No. 8 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 329 ‰ in Beiuș, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.06 ‰ in Beiuș, compared with an average of 4.34 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Beiuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (304 businesses).
Beiuș in numbers
Where is Beiuș?
Population of Beiuș over time
Beiuș had 11,479 residents in 2016 and 10,345 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,903 |
| 2022 | 10,747 |
| 2023 | 10,627 |
| 2024 | 10,557 |
| 2025 | 10,447 |
| 2026 | 10,345 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,493 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Drăgănești, 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Beiuș
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 | Beiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.26 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,697 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,426 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 189 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 524.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 934 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.8 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 156 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.00 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 935 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 418 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 65 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Beiuș | 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) | 72 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 887 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 603 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.3 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 478 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.92 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 525 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Beiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 7.06 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 16 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.93 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 27 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Beiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 329 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 5 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beiuș
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 trade397 · 22.7%
- Manufacturing173 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services170 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical154 · 8.8%
- Transport and storage150 · 8.6%
- Construction127 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services107 · 6.1%
- Other service activities96 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)304 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)211 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities118 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines115 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities100 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities98 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities95 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings85 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities71 · 4.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities71 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beiuș?
Beiuș has 10,345 residents (2026), ranking 243 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beiuș?
Beiuș covers 24.9 km², with a density of 415 people per km².
Is the population of Beiuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beiuș went from 11,479 to 10,345, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Beiuș?
Beiuș is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.650, longitude 22.350.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beiuș?
In Beiuș, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 329 ‰ (2025), ranking 5 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beiuș?
In Beiuș, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.06 ‰ (2024), ranking 16 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Beiuș?
The nearest to Beiuș are Drăgănești (4.2 km), Pocola (6.8 km), Remetea (8.3 km), Tărcaia (9.5 km), Lazuri de Beiuș (9.6 km).