Marghita: population and statistics
Marghita has a population of 16,304 (2026) across 84.1 km², or 194 people per km². It ranks 141 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,304 residents
- 84.1 km²
- 194 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Marghita ranks No. 3 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.35 ‰ in Marghita, compared with an average of 4.34 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 203 ‰ in Marghita, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Marghita: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (288 businesses).
Marghita in numbers
Where is Marghita?
Neighbouring localities
- Abram5.0 km · 2,833
- Petreu6.8 km · 3,082
- Buduslău7.5 km · 1,970
- Tăuteu9.9 km · 4,386
- Viișoara10 km · 1,251
- Chișlaz11 km · 3,065
- Pir12 km · 1,520
- Sălacea13 km · 3,020
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Marghita over time
Marghita had 18,260 residents in 2016 and 16,304 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,421 |
| 2022 | 17,148 |
| 2023 | 16,804 |
| 2024 | 16,681 |
| 2025 | 16,448 |
| 2026 | 16,304 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,783 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Abram, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oradea (212,775 residents), 44 km away.
All indicators for Marghita
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 | Marghita | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,635 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marghita | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.80 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,479 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.31 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,334 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 8,706 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 117 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 534.0 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,053 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marghita | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.56 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 789 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 336 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 362 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marghita | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.94 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 968 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marghita | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 328 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 127 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Marghita | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 260 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 558 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 335 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Marghita | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,067 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.99 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,338 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Marghita | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.35 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 60 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 149 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Marghita | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 203 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 108 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Marghita
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 trade382 · 20.1%
- Transport and storage234 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services194 · 10.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical182 · 9.6%
- Construction172 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing141 · 7.4%
- Real estate94 · 4.9%
- Other service activities91 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)288 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)217 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines189 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities158 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings118 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering107 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities101 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities94 · 4.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities92 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities89 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marghita?
Marghita has 16,304 residents (2026), ranking 141 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Marghita?
Marghita covers 84.1 km², with a density of 194 people per km².
Is the population of Marghita growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Marghita went from 18,260 to 16,304, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Marghita?
Marghita is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.350, longitude 22.333.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marghita?
In Marghita, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.35 ‰ (2024), ranking 60 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marghita?
In Marghita, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 203 ‰ (2025), ranking 108 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Marghita?
The nearest to Marghita are Abram (5.0 km), Petreu (6.8 km), Buduslău (7.5 km), Tăuteu (9.9 km), Viișoara (10 km).