Lunca (Bihor County): population and statistics
Lunca has a population of 2,581 (2026) across 70.0 km², or 36.9 people per km². It ranks 1,855 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,581 residents
- 70.0 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Lunca ranks No. 64 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 36 ‰ in Lunca, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 77.6 m² in Lunca, compared with an average of 50.2 m² in Bihor County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Lunca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Lunca in numbers
Where is Lunca?
Neighbouring localities
- Rieni4.3 km · 3,003
- Ștei5.3 km · 6,286
- Vașcău5.7 km · 2,041
- Cărpinet8.3 km · 1,670
- Lazuri de Beiuș8.6 km · 1,502
- Câmpani9.1 km · 2,136
- Nucet11 km · 1,951
- Moneasa12 km · 807
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Lunca over time
Lunca had 2,744 residents in 2016 and 2,581 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,620 |
| 2022 | 2,587 |
| 2023 | 2,577 |
| 2024 | 2,580 |
| 2025 | 2,575 |
| 2026 | 2,581 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,807 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Rieni, 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Lunca
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 | Lunca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lunca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.98 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 525 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,880 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,191 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,084 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.4 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 77.6 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 53 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lunca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.81 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 153 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 228 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 583 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lunca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.87 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 546 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lunca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lunca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.2 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,025 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.98 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,341 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lunca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lunca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,086 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lunca
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 trade73 · 21.6%
- Manufacturing45 · 13.3%
- Administrative and support services37 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage34 · 10.1%
- Construction33 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 16.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 8.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings28 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering18 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lunca?
Lunca has 2,581 residents (2026), ranking 1,855 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lunca?
Lunca covers 70.0 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Lunca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lunca went from 2,744 to 2,581, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Lunca?
Lunca is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.508, longitude 22.418.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lunca?
In Lunca, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,086 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Lunca?
In Lunca, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 77.6 m² (2025), ranking 53 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Lunca?
The nearest to Lunca are Rieni (4.3 km), Ștei (5.3 km), Vașcău (5.7 km), Cărpinet (8.3 km), Lazuri de Beiuș (8.6 km).