Măgești: population and statistics
Măgești has a population of 2,583 (2026) across 51.4 km², or 50.3 people per km². It ranks 1,853 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,583 residents
- 51.4 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Măgești ranks No. 63 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.39 ‰ in Măgești, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.05 km in Măgești, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Bihor County and 3.05 km nationally.
Măgești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Măgești in numbers
Where is Măgești?
Population of Măgești over time
Măgești had 2,725 residents in 2016 and 2,583 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,594 |
| 2022 | 2,589 |
| 2023 | 2,599 |
| 2024 | 2,584 |
| 2025 | 2,590 |
| 2026 | 2,583 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,193 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vadu Crișului (3,886 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Măgești
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 | Măgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.18 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,210 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,364 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,764 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 528.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,116 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.4 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 548 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.65 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 344 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.1 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 937 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,537 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Măgești | 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) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 350 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măgești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 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: Măgești
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 trade54 · 19.2%
- Construction35 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage34 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing26 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services25 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 13.5%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 11.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings24 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 6.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing13 · 4.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering11 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măgești?
Măgești has 2,583 residents (2026), ranking 1,853 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măgești?
Măgești covers 51.4 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Măgești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măgești went from 2,725 to 2,583, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Măgești?
Măgești is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.990, longitude 22.446.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgești?
In Măgești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.39 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,256 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgești?
In Măgești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.05 km (2025), ranking 1,537 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Măgești?
The nearest to Măgești are Vadu Crișului (4.2 km), Aușeu (6.2 km), Aștileu (6.3 km), Aleșd (8.3 km), Șuncuiuș (9.5 km).