Borș: population and statistics
Borș has a population of 4,546 (2026) across 43.5 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 881 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,546 residents
- 43.5 km²
- 105 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Borș ranks No. 23 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 960 ‰ in Borș, compared with an average of 282 ‰ in Bihor County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 99.2 ‰ in Borș, compared with an average of 69.8 ‰ in Bihor County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Borș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (208 businesses).
Borș in numbers
Where is Borș?
Population of Borș over time
Borș had 4,170 residents in 2016 and 4,546 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,364 |
| 2022 | 4,382 |
| 2023 | 4,455 |
| 2024 | 4,502 |
| 2025 | 4,507 |
| 2026 | 4,546 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,085 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Girișu de Criș, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sântandrei (10,377 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Borș
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 | Borș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 573 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,039 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Borș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.45 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,651 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.28 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 228 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,065 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 890 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.2 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,970 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.9 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.12 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 60 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Borș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.29 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 293 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 661 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 78 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Borș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.2 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 63 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.06 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 267 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Borș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 960 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Borș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.2 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 152 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,171 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 74 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 248 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Borș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 56.8 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 307 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.45 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 271 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Borș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Borș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 485 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Borș
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 trade267 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage188 · 14.8%
- Administrative and support services135 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing124 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical112 · 8.8%
- Construction107 · 8.4%
- Real estate87 · 6.8%
- Other service activities59 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)208 · 16.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)172 · 13.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities131 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines130 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities91 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities87 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities71 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities71 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings66 · 5.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy53 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borș?
Borș has 4,546 residents (2026), ranking 881 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Borș?
Borș covers 43.5 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Borș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Borș went from 4,170 to 4,546, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Borș?
Borș is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.117, longitude 21.802.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borș?
In Borș, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 960 ‰ (2024), ranking 3 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borș?
In Borș, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 99.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 63 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Borș?
The nearest to Borș are Girișu de Criș (6.2 km), Sântandrei (7.4 km), Biharia (9.8 km), Oradea (10 km), Toboliu (11 km).