Chișlaz: population and statistics
Chișlaz has a population of 3,065 (2026) across 78.3 km², or 39.1 people per km². It ranks 1,536 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,065 residents
- 78.3 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Chișlaz ranks No. 46 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 40.1 m² in Chișlaz, compared with an average of 50.2 m² in Bihor County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 6.5 in Chișlaz, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bihor County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Chișlaz: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (46 businesses).
Chișlaz in numbers
Where is Chișlaz?
Neighbouring localities
- Petreu5.3 km · 3,082
- Tăuteu7.2 km · 4,386
- Derna8.5 km · 2,273
- Spinuș8.6 km · 1,080
- Sâniob9.4 km · 2,223
- Marghita11 km · 16,304
- Abram12 km · 2,833
- Sârbi14 km · 2,329
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Chișlaz over time
Chișlaz had 3,173 residents in 2016 and 3,065 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,148 |
| 2022 | 3,145 |
| 2023 | 3,099 |
| 2024 | 3,090 |
| 2025 | 3,085 |
| 2026 | 3,065 |
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All indicators for Chișlaz
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 | Chișlaz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 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) | 7.5 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chișlaz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.71 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 670 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,672 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,298 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 545.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.1 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chișlaz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.1 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.94 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 968 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chișlaz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chișlaz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,558 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.00 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 512 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chișlaz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chișlaz | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chișlaz
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 trade70 · 24.7%
- Construction38 · 13.4%
- Transport and storage38 · 13.4%
- Administrative and support services30 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing22 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 16.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 15.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 12.0%
- Construction of buildings31 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering17 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 3.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy11 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chișlaz?
Chișlaz has 3,065 residents (2026), ranking 1,536 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chișlaz?
Chișlaz covers 78.3 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Chișlaz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chișlaz went from 3,173 to 3,065, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Chișlaz?
Chișlaz is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.277, longitude 22.235.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Chișlaz?
In Chișlaz, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 40.1 m² (2025), ranking 2,708 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chișlaz?
In Chișlaz, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 483 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Chișlaz?
The nearest to Chișlaz are Petreu (5.3 km), Tăuteu (7.2 km), Derna (8.5 km), Spinuș (8.6 km), Sâniob (9.4 km).