Brusturi (Bihor County): population and statistics
Brusturi has a population of 3,290 (2026) across 103.5 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 1,402 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,290 residents
- 103.5 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Brusturi ranks No. 41 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Brusturi, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.08 ‰ in Brusturi, compared with an average of 4.52 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Brusturi: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (42 businesses).
Brusturi in numbers
Where is Brusturi?
Neighbouring localities
- Lugașu de Jos8.0 km · 3,807
- Derna8.4 km · 2,273
- Tileagd9.2 km · 6,775
- Spinuș10 km · 1,080
- Sârbi11 km · 2,329
- Țețchea12 km · 3,275
- Săcădat13 km · 1,907
- Popești13 km · 7,213
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Brusturi over time
Brusturi had 3,663 residents in 2016 and 3,290 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,397 |
| 2022 | 3,381 |
| 2023 | 3,307 |
| 2024 | 3,278 |
| 2025 | 3,284 |
| 2026 | 3,290 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,489 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lugașu de Jos, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tileagd (6,775 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Brusturi
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 | Brusturi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 453 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brusturi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,341 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,982 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 977 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 602.4 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 597 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.3 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brusturi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.4 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 987 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.08 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 153 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brusturi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Brusturi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brusturi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brusturi
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 trade59 · 19.0%
- Construction50 · 16.1%
- Transport and storage47 · 15.2%
- Administrative and support services31 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing19 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 5.2%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities42 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines41 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 12.9%
- Construction of buildings38 · 12.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 8.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles17 · 5.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities17 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering16 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brusturi?
Brusturi has 3,290 residents (2026), ranking 1,402 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brusturi?
Brusturi covers 103.5 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Brusturi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brusturi went from 3,663 to 3,290, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Brusturi?
Brusturi is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.133, longitude 22.267.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brusturi?
In Brusturi, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,341 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brusturi?
In Brusturi, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.08 ‰ (2026), ranking 153 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Brusturi?
The nearest to Brusturi are Lugașu de Jos (8.0 km), Derna (8.4 km), Tileagd (9.2 km), Spinuș (10 km), Sârbi (11 km).