Lugașu de Jos: population and statistics
Lugașu de Jos has a population of 3,807 (2026) across 57.0 km², or 66.8 people per km². It ranks 1,153 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,807 residents
- 57.0 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Lugașu de Jos ranks No. 34 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.1 ‰ in Lugașu de Jos, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.1 ‰ in Lugașu de Jos, compared with an average of 38.4 ‰ in Bihor County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Lugașu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (85 businesses).
Lugașu de Jos in numbers
Where is Lugașu de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Aleșd5.5 km · 10,930
- Aștileu6.7 km · 3,455
- Țețchea6.7 km · 3,275
- Brusturi8.0 km · 3,290
- Tileagd8.5 km · 6,775
- Măgești13 km · 2,583
- Vârciorog13 km · 1,811
- Aușeu13 km · 2,780
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Lugașu de Jos over time
Lugașu de Jos had 3,652 residents in 2016 and 3,807 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,689 |
| 2022 | 3,714 |
| 2023 | 3,713 |
| 2024 | 3,702 |
| 2025 | 3,785 |
| 2026 | 3,807 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,983 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aleșd (10,930 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Lugașu de Jos
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 | Lugașu de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 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) | 12.1 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lugașu de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.02 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,762 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,688 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 549 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 706.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 254 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,350 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lugașu de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.9 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 525 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.99 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lugașu de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 668 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lugașu de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,287 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lugașu de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,770 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.24 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 154 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lugașu de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lugașu de Jos | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 485 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lugașu de Jos
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 trade112 · 20.7%
- Construction62 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage55 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing45 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical44 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services42 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31 · 5.7%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities59 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines52 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings46 · 8.5%
- Office administration and business support activities29 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering27 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 4.6%
- Advertising and market research24 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lugașu de Jos?
Lugașu de Jos has 3,807 residents (2026), ranking 1,153 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lugașu de Jos?
Lugașu de Jos covers 57.0 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Lugașu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lugașu de Jos went from 3,652 to 3,807, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Lugașu de Jos?
Lugașu de Jos is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.076, longitude 22.330.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lugașu de Jos?
In Lugașu de Jos, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 172 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lugașu de Jos?
In Lugașu de Jos, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,287 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Lugașu de Jos?
The nearest to Lugașu de Jos are Aleșd (5.5 km), Aștileu (6.7 km), Țețchea (6.7 km), Brusturi (8.0 km), Tileagd (8.5 km).