Bratca: population and statistics
Bratca has a population of 4,417 (2026) across 134.2 km², or 32.9 people per km². It ranks 918 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,417 residents
- 134.2 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Bratca ranks No. 24 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.75 ‰ in Bratca, compared with an average of 4.34 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Bratca, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Bratca: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (86 businesses).
Bratca in numbers
Where is Bratca?
Neighbouring localities
- Bulz4.8 km · 1,989
- Borod6.4 km · 3,851
- Șuncuiuș8.4 km · 2,832
- Negreni8.6 km · 2,109
- Vadu Crișului10 km · 3,886
- Măgești14 km · 2,583
- Aușeu15 km · 2,780
- Ciucea15 km · 1,408
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bratca over time
Bratca had 4,980 residents in 2016 and 4,417 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,639 |
| 2022 | 4,614 |
| 2023 | 4,561 |
| 2024 | 4,511 |
| 2025 | 4,458 |
| 2026 | 4,417 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,794 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bulz, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aleșd (10,930 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Bratca
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 | Bratca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 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) | 14.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bratca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.83 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,130 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.36 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,334 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,142 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 419 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 711.3 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 245 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.0 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.23 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,832 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bratca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.2 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.30 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 424 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bratca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bratca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 281 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 538 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 239 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bratca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.2 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 932 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.82 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 541 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bratca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.75 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 47 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bratca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 154 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bratca
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 trade106 · 20.9%
- Transport and storage91 · 17.9%
- Construction56 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services49 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services47 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing34 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines86 · 17.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)78 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 10.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities44 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities36 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings26 · 5.1%
- Accommodation26 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities22 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bratca?
Bratca has 4,417 residents (2026), ranking 918 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bratca?
Bratca covers 134.2 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Bratca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bratca went from 4,980 to 4,417, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Bratca?
Bratca is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.933, longitude 22.617.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bratca?
In Bratca, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.75 ‰ (2024), ranking 47 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bratca?
In Bratca, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,832 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Bratca?
The nearest to Bratca are Bulz (4.8 km), Borod (6.4 km), Șuncuiuș (8.4 km), Negreni (8.6 km), Vadu Crișului (10 km).