Curtuișeni: population and statistics
Curtuișeni has a population of 3,827 (2026) across 69.3 km², or 55.2 people per km². It ranks 1,147 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,827 residents
- 69.3 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Curtuișeni ranks No. 33 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Curtuișeni, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.1 ‰ in Curtuișeni, compared with an average of 69.8 ‰ in Bihor County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Curtuișeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Curtuișeni in numbers
Where is Curtuișeni?
Population of Curtuișeni over time
Curtuișeni had 4,008 residents in 2016 and 3,827 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,916 |
| 2022 | 3,897 |
| 2023 | 3,849 |
| 2024 | 3,847 |
| 2025 | 3,832 |
| 2026 | 3,827 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,704 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pișcolt, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea lui Mihai (10,325 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Curtuișeni
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 | Curtuișeni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 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) | 10.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Curtuișeni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.27 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,692 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,376 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,469 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,584 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 383.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,812 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.5 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,305 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Curtuișeni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.64 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 448 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 68 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 914 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Curtuișeni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.1 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,857 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Curtuișeni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Curtuișeni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.0 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,916 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Curtuișeni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 465 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Curtuișeni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 131 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 538 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Curtuișeni
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 trade34 · 28.1%
- Construction17 · 14.0%
- Manufacturing14 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage11 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services10 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 23.1%
- Construction of buildings15 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 11.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 9.9%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Curtuișeni?
Curtuișeni has 3,827 residents (2026), ranking 1,147 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Curtuișeni?
Curtuișeni covers 69.3 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Curtuișeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Curtuișeni went from 4,008 to 3,827, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Curtuișeni?
Curtuișeni is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.550, longitude 22.220.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Curtuișeni?
In Curtuișeni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,376 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Curtuișeni?
In Curtuișeni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,857 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Curtuișeni?
The nearest to Curtuișeni are Pișcolt (5.4 km), Valea lui Mihai (7.5 km), Andrid (11 km), Sălacea (11 km), Tarcea (11 km).