Drăgănești (Bihor County): population and statistics
Drăgănești has a population of 2,874 (2026) across 37.7 km², or 76.2 people per km². It ranks 1,665 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,874 residents
- 37.7 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Drăgănești ranks No. 50 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 135.0 m³ in Drăgănești, compared with an average of 41.6 m³ in Bihor County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 468 ‰ in Drăgănești, compared with an average of 282 ‰ in Bihor County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Drăgănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (74 businesses).
Drăgănești in numbers
Where is Drăgănești?
Population of Drăgănești over time
Drăgănești had 2,934 residents in 2016 and 2,874 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,910 |
| 2022 | 2,895 |
| 2023 | 2,895 |
| 2024 | 2,885 |
| 2025 | 2,881 |
| 2026 | 2,874 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,280 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Beiuș (10,345 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Drăgănești
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 | Drăgănești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.01 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,086 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,200 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,064 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,461 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 727 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 201 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 651 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 169 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.35 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 58 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 468 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 43 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 692 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 915 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 135.0 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 36 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgănești
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 trade111 · 23.1%
- Construction59 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage57 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing55 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services42 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 5.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation20 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities56 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings33 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering31 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 4.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgănești?
Drăgănești has 2,874 residents (2026), ranking 1,665 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgănești?
Drăgănești covers 37.7 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgănești went from 2,934 to 2,874, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Drăgănești?
Drăgănești is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.634, longitude 22.399.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Drăgănești?
In Drăgănești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 135.0 m³ (2025), ranking 36 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgănești?
In Drăgănești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 468 ‰ (2024), ranking 43 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Drăgănești?
The nearest to Drăgănești are Beiuș (4.2 km), Buntești (5.7 km), Budureasa (8.6 km), Lazuri de Beiuș (8.9 km), Tărcaia (11 km).