Derna: population and statistics
Derna has a population of 2,273 (2026) across 49.0 km², or 46.3 people per km². It ranks 2,093 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,273 residents
- 49.0 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Derna ranks No. 73 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.10 km in Derna, compared with an average of 6.40 km in Bihor County and 4.84 km nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.8% in Derna, compared with an average of 1.4% in Bihor County and 2.0% nationally.
Derna: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (33 businesses).
Derna in numbers
Where is Derna?
Neighbouring localities
- Tăuteu6.7 km · 4,386
- Spinuș7.1 km · 1,080
- Brusturi8.4 km · 3,290
- Chișlaz8.5 km · 3,065
- Popești9.8 km · 7,213
- Sârbi12 km · 2,329
- Sâniob12 km · 2,223
- Petreu13 km · 3,082
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Derna over time
Derna had 2,661 residents in 2016 and 2,273 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,445 |
| 2022 | 2,386 |
| 2023 | 2,353 |
| 2024 | 2,305 |
| 2025 | 2,278 |
| 2026 | 2,273 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,870 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tăuteu (4,386 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Derna
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 | Derna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Derna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.10 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 289 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,153 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,161 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507.3 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,332 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,272 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Derna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.2 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 891 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.08 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 887 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Derna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Derna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,156 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Derna | 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 | Derna | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 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: Derna
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
- Transport and storage34 · 17.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade30 · 15.6%
- Construction21 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services20 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing19 · 9.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 17.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 12.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings13 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Derna?
Derna has 2,273 residents (2026), ranking 2,093 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Derna?
Derna covers 49.0 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Derna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Derna went from 2,661 to 2,273, a change of −14.6%.
Where is Derna?
Derna is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.208, longitude 22.283.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Derna?
In Derna, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.10 km (2025), ranking 289 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Derna?
In Derna, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.8% (2026), ranking 2,620 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Derna?
The nearest to Derna are Tăuteu (6.7 km), Spinuș (7.1 km), Brusturi (8.4 km), Chișlaz (8.5 km), Popești (9.8 km).