Mădăras (Bihor County): population and statistics
Mădăras has a population of 2,850 (2026) across 93.6 km², or 30.5 people per km². It ranks 1,683 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,850 residents
- 93.6 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Mădăras ranks No. 53 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 459 ‰ in Mădăras, compared with an average of 282 ‰ in Bihor County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.3 ‰ in Mădăras, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Mădăras: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Mădăras in numbers
Where is Mădăras?
Population of Mădăras over time
Mădăras had 2,799 residents in 2016 and 2,850 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,793 |
| 2022 | 2,828 |
| 2023 | 2,857 |
| 2024 | 2,884 |
| 2025 | 2,883 |
| 2026 | 2,850 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,104 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tulca, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Salonta (17,788 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Mădăras
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 | Mădăras | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 283 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mădăras | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.46 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 583 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.86 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 381 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,421 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,670 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498.6 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,424 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.0 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,363 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mădăras | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.37 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 90 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 191 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 673 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mădăras | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.9 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 454 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.91 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 294 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mădăras | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 459 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 46 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mădăras | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.8 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 165 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,704 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 141 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.5 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 252 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mădăras | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.6 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 718 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.12 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 122 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mădăras | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Mădăras | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 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: Mădăras
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 trade77 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage50 · 14.6%
- Construction39 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing29 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services28 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 7.9%
- Real estate21 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 18.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines41 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings31 · 9.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 7.6%
- Civil engineering21 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities21 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mădăras?
Mădăras has 2,850 residents (2026), ranking 1,683 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mădăras?
Mădăras covers 93.6 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Mădăras growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mădăras went from 2,799 to 2,850, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Mădăras?
Mădăras is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.830, longitude 21.730.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mădăras?
In Mădăras, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 459 ‰ (2024), ranking 46 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mădăras?
In Mădăras, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 154 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Mădăras?
The nearest to Mădăras are Tulca (6.9 km), Salonta (6.9 km), Cefa (9.8 km), Gepiu (11 km), Batăr (15 km).