Cetariu: population and statistics
Cetariu has a population of 2,160 (2026) across 68.8 km², or 31.4 people per km². It ranks 2,207 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,160 residents
- 68.8 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Cetariu ranks No. 77 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.52 ‰ in Cetariu, compared with an average of 4.52 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.39 ‰ in Cetariu, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Bihor County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Cetariu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (86 businesses).
Cetariu in numbers
Where is Cetariu?
Neighbouring localities
- Paleu4.4 km · 4,190
- Biharia6.0 km · 4,774
- Sălard8.8 km · 4,630
- Ineu9.1 km · 5,358
- Tămășeu9.7 km · 2,099
- Oradea9.8 km · 212,775
- Sârbi11 km · 2,329
- Sântandrei13 km · 10,377
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cetariu over time
Cetariu had 2,168 residents in 2016 and 2,160 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,125 |
| 2022 | 2,128 |
| 2023 | 2,119 |
| 2024 | 2,149 |
| 2025 | 2,167 |
| 2026 | 2,160 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,634 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Paleu (4,190 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Cetariu
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 | Cetariu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cetariu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.58 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 973 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.17 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 345 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,458 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,600 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 675.0 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,831 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 906 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cetariu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.2 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 84 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.52 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 4 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cetariu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cetariu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 331 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 484 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 944 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cetariu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 557 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.12 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 830 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cetariu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.39 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 347 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.39 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 40 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cetariu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cetariu
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 trade112 · 22.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical60 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage57 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services50 · 10.2%
- Construction46 · 9.4%
- Information and communication36 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing28 · 5.7%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 17.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 14.7%
- Specialised construction activities41 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 6.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy33 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities28 · 5.7%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities25 · 5.1%
- Advertising and market research23 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings22 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cetariu?
Cetariu has 2,160 residents (2026), ranking 2,207 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cetariu?
Cetariu covers 68.8 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Cetariu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cetariu went from 2,168 to 2,160, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Cetariu?
Cetariu is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.143, longitude 21.998.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cetariu?
In Cetariu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.52 ‰ (2026), ranking 4 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cetariu?
In Cetariu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.39 ‰ (2024), ranking 40 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Cetariu?
The nearest to Cetariu are Paleu (4.4 km), Biharia (6.0 km), Sălard (8.8 km), Ineu (9.1 km), Tămășeu (9.7 km).