Biharia: population and statistics
Biharia has a population of 4,774 (2026) across 63.0 km², or 75.8 people per km². It ranks 815 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,774 residents
- 63.0 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Biharia ranks No. 20 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 353 ‰ in Biharia, compared with an average of 282 ‰ in Bihor County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 75.6 ‰ in Biharia, compared with an average of 69.8 ‰ in Bihor County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Biharia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (137 businesses).
Biharia in numbers
Where is Biharia?
Neighbouring localities
- Paleu5.1 km · 4,190
- Tămășeu5.6 km · 2,099
- Cetariu6.0 km · 2,160
- Oradea9.0 km · 212,775
- Borș9.8 km · 4,546
- Sântandrei10 km · 10,377
- Sălard12 km · 4,630
- Roșiori12 km · 2,813
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Biharia over time
Biharia had 4,442 residents in 2016 and 4,774 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,666 |
| 2022 | 4,671 |
| 2023 | 4,694 |
| 2024 | 4,765 |
| 2025 | 4,758 |
| 2026 | 4,774 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,822 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Paleu, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oradea (212,775 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Biharia
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 | Biharia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 622 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Biharia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.12 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,740 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.40 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 309 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,062 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 893 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 431.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,265 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.45 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 173 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Biharia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.37 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 475 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 325 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 384 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biharia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.6 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 143 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.56 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 654 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Biharia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 353 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 102 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Biharia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 422 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 533 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Biharia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.0 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,035 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Biharia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Biharia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Biharia
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 trade199 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage99 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing89 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services89 · 10.3%
- Construction74 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical63 · 7.3%
- Real estate47 · 5.5%
- Other service activities38 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)137 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)125 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines76 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities69 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities59 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings57 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities47 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities43 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities37 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering32 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biharia?
Biharia has 4,774 residents (2026), ranking 815 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Biharia?
Biharia covers 63.0 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Biharia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Biharia went from 4,442 to 4,774, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Biharia?
Biharia is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.153, longitude 21.920.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Biharia?
In Biharia, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 353 ‰ (2024), ranking 102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Biharia?
In Biharia, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 75.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 143 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Biharia?
The nearest to Biharia are Paleu (5.1 km), Tămășeu (5.6 km), Cetariu (6.0 km), Oradea (9.0 km), Borș (9.8 km).