Holod: population and statistics
Holod has a population of 3,293 (2026) across 67.2 km², or 49.0 people per km². It ranks 1,401 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,293 residents
- 67.2 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Holod ranks No. 40 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.8 ‰ in Holod, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.4 ‰ in Holod, compared with an average of 38.4 ‰ in Bihor County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Holod: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Holod in numbers
Where is Holod?
Population of Holod over time
Holod had 3,214 residents in 2016 and 3,293 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,211 |
| 2022 | 3,197 |
| 2023 | 3,199 |
| 2024 | 3,207 |
| 2025 | 3,318 |
| 2026 | 3,293 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,412 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sâmbăta, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tinca (8,014 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Holod
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 | Holod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 195 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 269 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Holod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.94 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 440 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,932 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,029 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 586.7 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 687 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.1 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 943 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Holod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.8 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.43 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Holod | 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) | 8.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 301 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Holod | 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) | 65 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 906 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Holod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,292 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Holod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Holod | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Holod
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 trade56 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage33 · 13.6%
- Construction27 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing14 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 14.9%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 5.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy9 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holod?
Holod has 3,293 residents (2026), ranking 1,401 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Holod?
Holod covers 67.2 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Holod growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Holod went from 3,214 to 3,293, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Holod?
Holod is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.791, longitude 22.127.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Holod?
In Holod, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 195 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Holod?
In Holod, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,257 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Holod?
The nearest to Holod are Sâmbăta (5.3 km), Căpâlna (6.4 km), Ceica (8.0 km), Lăzăreni (8.6 km), Răbăgani (10 km).