Criștioru de Jos: population and statistics
Criștioru de Jos has a population of 1,173 (2026) across 105.8 km², or 11.1 people per km². It ranks 2,952 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,173 residents
- 105.8 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Criștioru de Jos ranks No. 98 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.5 ‰ in Criștioru de Jos, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.19 km in Criștioru de Jos, compared with an average of 6.40 km in Bihor County and 4.84 km nationally.
Criștioru de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (18 businesses).
Criștioru de Jos in numbers
Where is Criștioru de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Nucet9.5 km · 1,951
- Vârfurile11 km · 2,243
- Hălmăgel11 km · 951
- Avram Iancu11 km · 1,329
- Cărpinet11 km · 1,670
- Arieșeni12 km · 1,420
- Câmpani12 km · 2,136
- Vașcău14 km · 2,041
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Criștioru de Jos over time
Criștioru de Jos had 1,341 residents in 2016 and 1,173 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,226 |
| 2022 | 1,203 |
| 2023 | 1,187 |
| 2024 | 1,182 |
| 2025 | 1,180 |
| 2026 | 1,173 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,812 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nucet (1,951 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Criștioru de Jos
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 | Criștioru de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,096 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,088 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 425 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Criștioru de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.19 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 103 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 701 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,927 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 597.6 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 626 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.4 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,562 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Criștioru de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.6 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 740 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.26 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 430 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Criștioru de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Criștioru de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.9 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,925 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Criștioru de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Criștioru de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Criștioru de Jos
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 trade21 · 19.3%
- Transport and storage21 · 19.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing10 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.3%
- Construction6 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 16.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 11.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 5.5%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.6%
- Forestry and logging4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Criștioru de Jos?
Criștioru de Jos has 1,173 residents (2026), ranking 2,952 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Criștioru de Jos?
Criștioru de Jos covers 105.8 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Criștioru de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Criștioru de Jos went from 1,341 to 1,173, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Criștioru de Jos?
Criștioru de Jos is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.413, longitude 22.632.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Criștioru de Jos?
In Criștioru de Jos, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,096 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Criștioru de Jos?
In Criștioru de Jos, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.19 km (2025), ranking 103 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Criștioru de Jos?
The nearest to Criștioru de Jos are Nucet (9.5 km), Vârfurile (11 km), Hălmăgel (11 km), Avram Iancu (11 km), Cărpinet (11 km).