Nucet (Bihor County): population and statistics
Nucet has a population of 1,951 (2026) across 40.9 km², or 47.7 people per km². It ranks 2,368 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,951 residents
- 40.9 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Nucet ranks No. 86 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.15 ‰ in Nucet, compared with an average of 4.34 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.7 ‰ in Nucet, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Nucet: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Nucet in numbers
Where is Nucet?
Population of Nucet over time
Nucet had 2,131 residents in 2016 and 1,951 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,051 |
| 2022 | 2,030 |
| 2023 | 2,013 |
| 2024 | 1,996 |
| 2025 | 2,003 |
| 2026 | 1,951 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,734 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Câmpani, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ștei (6,286 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Nucet
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 | Nucet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 85 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 881 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nucet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.43 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 335 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.08 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 651 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,994 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 333.7 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,077 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.56 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 477 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nucet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.05 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nucet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 235 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nucet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 5.5 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 93 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,216 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 106 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 316.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 36 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nucet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 89.7 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 97 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.99 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 170 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Nucet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 6.15 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 27 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.05 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 22 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nucet | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nucet
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 trade36 · 20.7%
- Transport and storage26 · 14.9%
- Construction20 · 11.5%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services17 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.9%
- Other service activities7 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 11.5%
- Accommodation16 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 8.0%
- Forestry and logging12 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nucet?
Nucet has 1,951 residents (2026), ranking 2,368 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nucet?
Nucet covers 40.9 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Nucet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nucet went from 2,131 to 1,951, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Nucet?
Nucet is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.484, longitude 22.561.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nucet?
In Nucet, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.15 ‰ (2024), ranking 27 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nucet?
In Nucet, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 85 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Nucet?
The nearest to Nucet are Câmpani (2.8 km), Cărpinet (6.2 km), Vașcău (6.3 km), Ștei (9.4 km), Criștioru de Jos (9.5 km).