Căbești: population and statistics
Căbești has a population of 1,684 (2026) across 71.7 km², or 23.5 people per km². It ranks 2,600 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,684 residents
- 71.7 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Căbești ranks No. 91 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.9 ‰ in Căbești, compared with an average of 17.5 ‰ in Bihor County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 51.7 ‰ in Căbești, compared with an average of 69.8 ‰ in Bihor County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Căbești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (30 businesses).
Căbești in numbers
Where is Căbești?
Neighbouring localities
- Remetea4.8 km · 2,864
- Pomezeu4.9 km · 2,423
- Roșia7.3 km · 2,285
- Răbăgani9.5 km · 1,955
- Pocola10 km · 1,366
- Curățele11 km · 2,262
- Dobrești13 km · 5,301
- Beiuș13 km · 10,345
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Căbești over time
Căbești had 1,853 residents in 2016 and 1,684 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,785 |
| 2022 | 1,753 |
| 2023 | 1,735 |
| 2024 | 1,695 |
| 2025 | 1,671 |
| 2026 | 1,684 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,036 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Remetea (2,864 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Căbești
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 | Căbești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.9 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căbești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.85 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 376 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,069 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 839 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,729 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498.2 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,473 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căbești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.7 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 436 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.16 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 455 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căbești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Căbești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,249 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Căbești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Căbești | 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) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căbești
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 trade36 · 18.4%
- Construction31 · 15.8%
- Transport and storage29 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing19 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities30 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 13.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings18 · 9.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 7.1%
- Forestry and logging10 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering10 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căbești?
Căbești has 1,684 residents (2026), ranking 2,600 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căbești?
Căbești covers 71.7 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Căbești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căbești went from 1,853 to 1,684, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Căbești?
Căbești is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.767, longitude 22.367.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căbești?
In Căbești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 206 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căbești?
In Căbești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 51.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 436 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Căbești?
The nearest to Căbești are Remetea (4.8 km), Pomezeu (4.9 km), Roșia (7.3 km), Răbăgani (9.5 km), Pocola (10 km).