Diosig: population and statistics
Diosig has a population of 7,094 (2026) across 91.8 km², or 77.3 people per km². It ranks 432 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,094 residents
- 91.8 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Diosig ranks No. 14 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.28 ‰ in Diosig, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Diosig, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bihor County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Diosig: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (86 businesses).
Diosig in numbers
Where is Diosig?
Neighbouring localities
- Roșiori7.3 km · 2,813
- Săcueni10 km · 12,286
- Sălard14 km · 4,630
- Cherechiu14 km · 2,427
- Tămășeu14 km · 2,099
- Sâniob16 km · 2,223
- Șimian19 km · 3,940
- Biharia19 km · 4,774
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Diosig over time
Diosig had 7,066 residents in 2016 and 7,094 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,136 |
| 2022 | 7,087 |
| 2023 | 7,088 |
| 2024 | 7,091 |
| 2025 | 7,077 |
| 2026 | 7,094 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,854 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Roșiori, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săcueni (12,286 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Diosig
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 | Diosig | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Diosig | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.55 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,333 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.28 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,357 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,749 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 525 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 387.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,786 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.6 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,363 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Diosig | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.5 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.97 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,685 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Diosig | 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) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Diosig | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.8 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,356 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Diosig | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Diosig | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Diosig
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 trade113 · 26.5%
- Manufacturing53 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage44 · 10.3%
- Construction40 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services39 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 20.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 15.0%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings26 · 6.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Diosig?
Diosig has 7,094 residents (2026), ranking 432 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Diosig?
Diosig covers 91.8 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Diosig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Diosig went from 7,066 to 7,094, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Diosig?
Diosig is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.325, longitude 21.958.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Diosig?
In Diosig, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.28 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,357 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Diosig?
In Diosig, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Diosig?
The nearest to Diosig are Roșiori (7.3 km), Săcueni (10 km), Sălard (14 km), Cherechiu (14 km), Tămășeu (14 km).