Copăcel: population and statistics
Copăcel has a population of 2,012 (2026) across 75.9 km², or 26.5 people per km². It ranks 2,323 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,012 residents
- 75.9 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Copăcel ranks No. 82 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.8 ‰ in Copăcel, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.97 ‰ in Copăcel, compared with an average of 4.52 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Copăcel: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Copăcel in numbers
Where is Copăcel?
Population of Copăcel over time
Copăcel had 2,161 residents in 2016 and 2,012 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,056 |
| 2022 | 2,043 |
| 2023 | 2,005 |
| 2024 | 1,999 |
| 2025 | 2,015 |
| 2026 | 2,012 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,633 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oșorhei (8,727 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Copăcel
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 | Copăcel | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.3 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 222 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Copăcel | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.76 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,575 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.49 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,237 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,357 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,778 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 674.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 331 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.6 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,788 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,147 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Copăcel | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.7 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.97 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Copăcel | 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) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Copăcel | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.4 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,894 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,452 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Copăcel | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Copăcel | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Copăcel
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 trade51 · 19.7%
- Administrative and support services34 · 13.1%
- Transport and storage32 · 12.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 10.0%
- Construction23 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing18 · 6.9%
- Information and communication15 · 5.8%
- Other service activities14 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 10.4%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings15 · 5.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy14 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 5.0%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities13 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities13 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Copăcel?
Copăcel has 2,012 residents (2026), ranking 2,323 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Copăcel?
Copăcel covers 75.9 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Copăcel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Copăcel went from 2,161 to 2,012, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Copăcel?
Copăcel is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.969, longitude 22.150.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Copăcel?
In Copăcel, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 165 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Copăcel?
In Copăcel, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.97 ‰ (2026), ranking 281 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Copăcel?
The nearest to Copăcel are Oșorhei (8.6 km), Săcădat (9.0 km), Drăgești (9.6 km), Tileagd (11 km), Vârciorog (11 km).