Bulz: population and statistics
Bulz has a population of 1,989 (2026) across 143.5 km², or 13.9 people per km². It ranks 2,336 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,989 residents
- 143.5 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Bulz ranks No. 83 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 14.8 nights in Bulz, compared with an average of 3.2 nights in Bihor County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 84.5 m³ in Bulz, compared with an average of 41.6 m³ in Bihor County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Bulz: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Bulz in numbers
Where is Bulz?
Neighbouring localities
- Bratca4.8 km · 4,417
- Negreni5.9 km · 2,109
- Borod9.6 km · 3,851
- Ciucea11 km · 1,408
- Șuncuiuș13 km · 2,832
- Poieni14 km · 4,435
- Vadu Crișului15 km · 3,886
- Sâg16 km · 3,297
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bulz over time
Bulz had 2,139 residents in 2016 and 1,989 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,027 |
| 2022 | 1,994 |
| 2023 | 1,978 |
| 2024 | 1,981 |
| 2025 | 1,987 |
| 2026 | 1,989 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,095 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bratca (4,417 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Bulz
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 | Bulz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bulz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.57 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 565 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.03 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 184 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,370 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,754 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 688.8 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 286 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.0 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,110 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.01 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,134 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bulz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.3 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 268 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.02 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bulz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 202 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bulz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 14.8 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 43 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6,667 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 41 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 189.5 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 63 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bulz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 84.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 115 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.57 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 86 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bulz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bulz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bulz
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 trade60 · 17.6%
- Transport and storage45 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing36 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services36 · 10.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 10.0%
- Construction29 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 13.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 11.1%
- Forestry and logging27 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 7.6%
- Accommodation23 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities20 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)16 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bulz?
Bulz has 1,989 residents (2026), ranking 2,336 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bulz?
Bulz covers 143.5 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Bulz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bulz went from 2,139 to 1,989, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Bulz?
Bulz is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.914, longitude 22.674.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bulz?
In Bulz, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 14.8 nights (2025), ranking 43 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bulz?
In Bulz, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 84.5 m³ (2025), ranking 115 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Bulz?
The nearest to Bulz are Bratca (4.8 km), Negreni (5.9 km), Borod (9.6 km), Ciucea (11 km), Șuncuiuș (13 km).