Ceica: population and statistics
Ceica has a population of 3,322 (2026) across 81.8 km², or 40.6 people per km². It ranks 1,381 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,322 residents
- 81.8 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Ceica ranks No. 39 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.90 ‰ in Ceica, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Bihor County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.52 ‰ in Ceica, compared with an average of 4.52 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Ceica: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (50 businesses).
Ceica in numbers
Where is Ceica?
Population of Ceica over time
Ceica had 3,546 residents in 2016 and 3,322 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,402 |
| 2022 | 3,353 |
| 2023 | 3,346 |
| 2024 | 3,350 |
| 2025 | 3,355 |
| 2026 | 3,322 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,462 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Drăgești, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dobrești (5,301 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Ceica
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 | Ceica | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ceica | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.43 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,361 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.11 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 910 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,876 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,079 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 564.7 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.60 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ceica | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 856 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.52 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 369 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ceica | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ceica | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,104 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ceica | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.4 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,315 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ceica | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ceica | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 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: Ceica
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 trade68 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage51 · 16.5%
- Construction41 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing30 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services30 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 5.8%
- Other service activities18 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 16.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings25 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering16 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ceica?
Ceica has 3,322 residents (2026), ranking 1,381 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ceica?
Ceica covers 81.8 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Ceica growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ceica went from 3,546 to 3,322, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Ceica?
Ceica is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.858, longitude 22.166.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ceica?
In Ceica, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.90 ‰ (2024), ranking 210 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ceica?
In Ceica, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.52 ‰ (2026), ranking 369 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Ceica?
The nearest to Ceica are Drăgești (3.8 km), Sâmbăta (7.7 km), Holod (8.0 km), Lăzăreni (8.9 km), Copăcel (12 km).