Borod: population and statistics
Borod has a population of 3,851 (2026) across 105.8 km², or 36.4 people per km². It ranks 1,134 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,851 residents
- 105.8 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Borod ranks No. 32 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.50 km in Borod, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Bihor County and 3.05 km nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.30 ‰ in Borod, compared with an average of 1.14 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Borod: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (86 businesses).
Borod in numbers
Where is Borod?
Neighbouring localities
- Bratca6.4 km · 4,417
- Vadu Crișului9.1 km · 3,886
- Negreni9.3 km · 2,109
- Bulz9.6 km · 1,989
- Aușeu10 km · 2,780
- Șuncuiuș12 km · 2,832
- Măgești13 km · 2,583
- Sâg13 km · 3,297
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Borod over time
Borod had 4,001 residents in 2016 and 3,851 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,867 |
| 2022 | 3,836 |
| 2023 | 3,803 |
| 2024 | 3,818 |
| 2025 | 3,849 |
| 2026 | 3,851 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,824 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bratca, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aleșd (10,930 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Borod
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 | Borod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Borod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.67 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 382 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,128 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,940 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,016 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.8 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,369 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.3 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,405 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Borod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.4 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 472 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.67 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 337 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Borod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 155 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 568 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Borod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Borod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 44.7 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 525 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.50 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 70 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Borod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.30 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 108 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Borod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 136 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Borod
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
- Transport and storage91 · 20.8%
- Wholesale and retail trade90 · 20.5%
- Construction44 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing39 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services34 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 4.8%
- Real estate20 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines86 · 19.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities38 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings30 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering23 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities20 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borod?
Borod has 3,851 residents (2026), ranking 1,134 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Borod?
Borod covers 105.8 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Borod growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Borod went from 4,001 to 3,851, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Borod?
Borod is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.991, longitude 22.618.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borod?
In Borod, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.50 km (2025), ranking 70 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borod?
In Borod, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.30 ‰ (2024), ranking 108 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Borod?
The nearest to Borod are Bratca (6.4 km), Vadu Crișului (9.1 km), Negreni (9.3 km), Bulz (9.6 km), Aușeu (10 km).