Curățele: population and statistics
Curățele has a population of 2,262 (2026) across 90.9 km², or 24.9 people per km². It ranks 2,102 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,262 residents
- 90.9 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Curățele ranks No. 74 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.7 ‰ in Curățele, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 55 ‰ in Curățele, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Curățele: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Curățele in numbers
Where is Curățele?
Neighbouring localities
- Budureasa4.8 km · 2,704
- Remetea11 km · 2,864
- Căbești11 km · 1,684
- Buntești12 km · 4,095
- Drăgănești12 km · 2,874
- Beiuș13 km · 10,345
- Roșia14 km · 2,285
- Pocola16 km · 1,366
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Curățele over time
Curățele had 2,451 residents in 2016 and 2,262 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,380 |
| 2022 | 2,350 |
| 2023 | 2,331 |
| 2024 | 2,316 |
| 2025 | 2,294 |
| 2026 | 2,262 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,731 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Budureasa, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buntești (4,095 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Curățele
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 | Curățele | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Curățele | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.35 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 490 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,209 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,121 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,222 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.6 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,453 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.4 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 831 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Curățele | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.42 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 388 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Curățele | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Curățele | 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) | 176 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 662 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 471 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Curățele | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 44.2 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 536 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Curățele | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Curățele | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Curățele
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 trade49 · 20.7%
- Transport and storage29 · 12.2%
- Manufacturing28 · 11.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 10.5%
- Construction22 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 15.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 7.6%
- Forestry and logging16 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Curățele?
Curățele has 2,262 residents (2026), ranking 2,102 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Curățele?
Curățele covers 90.9 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Curățele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Curățele went from 2,451 to 2,262, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Curățele?
Curățele is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.715, longitude 22.497.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Curățele?
In Curățele, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,078 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Curățele?
In Curățele, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,876 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Curățele?
The nearest to Curățele are Budureasa (4.8 km), Remetea (11 km), Căbești (11 km), Buntești (12 km), Drăgănești (12 km).