Cefa: population and statistics
Cefa has a population of 2,338 (2026) across 74.2 km², or 31.5 people per km². It ranks 2,046 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,338 residents
- 74.2 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Cefa ranks No. 69 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.99 ‰ in Cefa, compared with an average of 4.52 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.0 ‰ in Cefa, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Cefa: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Cefa in numbers
Where is Cefa?
Population of Cefa over time
Cefa had 2,367 residents in 2016 and 2,338 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,374 |
| 2022 | 2,335 |
| 2023 | 2,324 |
| 2024 | 2,333 |
| 2025 | 2,328 |
| 2026 | 2,338 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,396 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Sânnicolau Român, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nojorid (8,003 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Cefa
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 | Cefa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,802 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cefa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.67 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,594 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.99 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 561 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,101 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,253 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 470.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,755 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.8 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,165 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cefa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.68 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 778 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 94 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 872 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cefa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.2 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 623 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.99 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 157 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cefa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cefa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 147 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 710 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 879 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cefa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.3 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,045 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.20 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 481 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cefa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.28 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 369 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 359 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cefa | 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) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cefa
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 trade47 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage29 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing26 · 11.2%
- Construction26 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.3%
- Real estate14 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 12.9%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings22 · 9.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities14 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cefa?
Cefa has 2,338 residents (2026), ranking 2,046 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cefa?
Cefa covers 74.2 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Cefa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cefa went from 2,367 to 2,338, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Cefa?
Cefa is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.917, longitude 21.712.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cefa?
In Cefa, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.99 ‰ (2026), ranking 157 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cefa?
In Cefa, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 177 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Cefa?
The nearest to Cefa are Sânnicolau Român (5.2 km), Gepiu (6.7 km), Mădăras (9.8 km), Nojorid (13 km), Toboliu (13 km).