Drăgești: population and statistics
Drăgești has a population of 2,851 (2026) across 52.4 km², or 54.4 people per km². It ranks 1,682 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,851 residents
- 52.4 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Drăgești ranks No. 52 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.2 ‰ in Drăgești, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 150 ‰ in Drăgești, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Drăgești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Drăgești in numbers
Where is Drăgești?
Population of Drăgești over time
Drăgești had 2,607 residents in 2016 and 2,851 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,714 |
| 2022 | 2,721 |
| 2023 | 2,763 |
| 2024 | 2,774 |
| 2025 | 2,802 |
| 2026 | 2,851 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,343 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ceica, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dobrești (5,301 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Drăgești
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 | Drăgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,049 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 19 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.59 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,168 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) | 1,420 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,672 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,429 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 900 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.5 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,486 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.75 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,893 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.0 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,343 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgești | 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) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 150 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 342 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: Drăgești
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 trade47 · 26.1%
- Transport and storage28 · 15.6%
- Construction21 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services18 · 10.0%
- Other service activities14 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 4.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 17.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 11.7%
- Construction of buildings13 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 5.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods9 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgești?
Drăgești has 2,851 residents (2026), ranking 1,682 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgești?
Drăgești covers 52.4 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgești went from 2,607 to 2,851, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Drăgești?
Drăgești is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.883, longitude 22.133.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgești?
In Drăgești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 19 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 Drăgești?
In Drăgești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 150 ‰ (2025), ranking 342 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Drăgești?
The nearest to Drăgești are Ceica (3.8 km), Lăzăreni (7.5 km), Copăcel (9.6 km), Hidișelu de Sus (9.8 km), Holod (10 km).