Ciumeghiu: population and statistics
Ciumeghiu has a population of 4,650 (2026) across 109.0 km², or 42.6 people per km². It ranks 847 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,650 residents
- 109.0 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Ciumeghiu ranks No. 21 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Ciumeghiu, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.30 km in Ciumeghiu, compared with an average of 3.25 km in Bihor County and 3.48 km nationally.
Ciumeghiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Ciumeghiu in numbers
Where is Ciumeghiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Mișca8.3 km · 3,946
- Avram Iancu9.2 km · 3,382
- Salonta12 km · 17,788
- Batăr13 km · 5,772
- Zerind14 km · 1,452
- Tulca14 km · 2,711
- Șepreuș16 km · 3,003
- Apateu16 km · 3,222
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ciumeghiu over time
Ciumeghiu had 4,595 residents in 2016 and 4,650 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,628 |
| 2022 | 4,630 |
| 2023 | 4,613 |
| 2024 | 4,634 |
| 2025 | 4,662 |
| 2026 | 4,650 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,273 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mișca, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Salonta (17,788 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Ciumeghiu
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 | Ciumeghiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciumeghiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.24 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,702 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,927 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,034 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 414.4 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,200 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ciumeghiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.30 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 892 of 1,006 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciumeghiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,447 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.94 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,713 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciumeghiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ciumeghiu | 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) | 78 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 866 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciumeghiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.9 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,230 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciumeghiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 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) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciumeghiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciumeghiu
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 trade73 · 25.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing48 · 16.4%
- Transport and storage34 · 11.6%
- Construction33 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing23 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services23 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 5.1%
- Real estate12 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 19.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services48 · 16.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings22 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 7.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering16 · 5.5%
- Manufacture of food products15 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities12 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciumeghiu?
Ciumeghiu has 4,650 residents (2026), ranking 847 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciumeghiu?
Ciumeghiu covers 109.0 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Ciumeghiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciumeghiu went from 4,595 to 4,650, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Ciumeghiu?
Ciumeghiu is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.696, longitude 21.638.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciumeghiu?
In Ciumeghiu, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,841 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciumeghiu?
In Ciumeghiu, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.30 km (2025), ranking 892 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Ciumeghiu?
The nearest to Ciumeghiu are Mișca (8.3 km), Avram Iancu (9.2 km), Salonta (12 km), Batăr (13 km), Zerind (14 km).