Cărpinet: population and statistics
Cărpinet has a population of 1,670 (2026) across 68.9 km², or 24.2 people per km². It ranks 2,610 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,670 residents
- 68.9 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Cărpinet ranks No. 92 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.20 ‰ in Cărpinet, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Bihor County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 43 ‰ in Cărpinet, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Cărpinet: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (33 businesses).
Cărpinet in numbers
Where is Cărpinet?
Neighbouring localities
- Vașcău3.0 km · 2,041
- Nucet6.2 km · 1,951
- Câmpani6.4 km · 2,136
- Lunca8.3 km · 2,581
- Ștei9.7 km · 6,286
- Vârfurile11 km · 2,243
- Criștioru de Jos11 km · 1,173
- Rieni13 km · 3,003
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cărpinet over time
Cărpinet had 1,835 residents in 2016 and 1,670 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,742 |
| 2022 | 1,738 |
| 2023 | 1,717 |
| 2024 | 1,704 |
| 2025 | 1,686 |
| 2026 | 1,670 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,653 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vașcău, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lunca (2,581 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Cărpinet
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 | Cărpinet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cărpinet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.97 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 367 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.60 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 878 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,672 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 525.7 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 562 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cărpinet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.5 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.40 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cărpinet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cărpinet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 372 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 446 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 482 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cărpinet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,114 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.59 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 948 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cărpinet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.20 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 390 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.20 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 62 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 136 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cărpinet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cărpinet
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 trade44 · 18.4%
- Transport and storage37 · 15.5%
- Manufacturing25 · 10.5%
- Construction22 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services22 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 5.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering9 · 3.8%
- Real estate activities9 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cărpinet?
Cărpinet has 1,670 residents (2026), ranking 2,610 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cărpinet?
Cărpinet covers 68.9 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Cărpinet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cărpinet went from 1,835 to 1,670, a change of −9.0%.
Where is Cărpinet?
Cărpinet is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.454, longitude 22.494.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cărpinet?
In Cărpinet, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 62 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cărpinet?
In Cărpinet, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,031 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Cărpinet?
The nearest to Cărpinet are Vașcău (3.0 km), Nucet (6.2 km), Câmpani (6.4 km), Lunca (8.3 km), Ștei (9.7 km).