Boianu Mare: population and statistics
Boianu Mare has a population of 1,163 (2026) across 41.7 km², or 27.9 people per km². It ranks 2,956 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,163 residents
- 41.7 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Boianu Mare ranks No. 99 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.6 in Boianu Mare, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bihor County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Boianu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Boianu Mare in numbers
Where is Boianu Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Cehal5.4 km · 1,366
- Viișoara6.4 km · 1,251
- Balc6.7 km · 3,099
- Săuca8.6 km · 1,614
- Camăr12 km · 1,620
- Tășnad12 km · 8,840
- Pir13 km · 1,520
- Abram13 km · 2,833
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Boianu Mare over time
Boianu Mare had 1,333 residents in 2016 and 1,163 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,265 |
| 2022 | 1,225 |
| 2023 | 1,203 |
| 2024 | 1,195 |
| 2025 | 1,174 |
| 2026 | 1,163 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,838 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cehal, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Balc (3,099 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Boianu Mare
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 | Boianu Mare | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boianu Mare | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.16 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,016 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,785 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 560 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,070 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 481.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,630 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,744 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boianu Mare | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,447 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.58 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boianu Mare | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boianu Mare | 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Boianu Mare | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 639 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 242 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 359 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Boianu Mare | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 207 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boianu Mare
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 trade18 · 24.7%
- Transport and storage13 · 17.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 12.3%
- Construction6 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.1%
- Real estate3 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 13.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 8.2%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.5%
- Forestry and logging3 · 4.1%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boianu Mare?
Boianu Mare has 1,163 residents (2026), ranking 2,956 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boianu Mare?
Boianu Mare covers 41.7 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Boianu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boianu Mare went from 1,333 to 1,163, a change of −12.8%.
Where is Boianu Mare?
Boianu Mare is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.381, longitude 22.522.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Boianu Mare?
In Boianu Mare, “Existing dwellings” stands at 560 (2025), ranking 3,070 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boianu Mare?
In Boianu Mare, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 207 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Boianu Mare?
The nearest to Boianu Mare are Cehal (5.4 km), Viișoara (6.4 km), Balc (6.7 km), Săuca (8.6 km), Camăr (12 km).