Olcea: population and statistics
Olcea has a population of 2,672 (2026) across 86.8 km², or 30.8 people per km². It ranks 1,797 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,672 residents
- 86.8 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Olcea ranks No. 61 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 64.5 m² in Olcea, compared with an average of 50.2 m² in Bihor County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.75 ‰ in Olcea, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Bihor County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Olcea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Olcea in numbers
Where is Olcea?
Neighbouring localities
- Cociuba Mare7.4 km · 2,693
- Craiva8.3 km · 2,801
- Tinca11 km · 8,014
- Apateu12 km · 3,222
- Batăr13 km · 5,772
- Căpâlna13 km · 1,311
- Șoimi14 km · 2,316
- Hășmaș15 km · 1,162
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Olcea over time
Olcea had 2,773 residents in 2016 and 2,672 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,738 |
| 2022 | 2,729 |
| 2023 | 2,716 |
| 2024 | 2,692 |
| 2025 | 2,670 |
| 2026 | 2,672 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,162 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cociuba Mare, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tinca (8,014 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Olcea
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 | Olcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,073 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Olcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.34 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 710 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,901 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,289 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,909 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 482.4 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,617 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.5 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Olcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.8 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,168 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.25 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,446 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Olcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Olcea | 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) | 5.09 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 642 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Olcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Olcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Olcea
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 trade31 · 24.4%
- Transport and storage19 · 15.0%
- Manufacturing17 · 13.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.7%
- Other service activities6 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 12.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 3.1%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Olcea?
Olcea has 2,672 residents (2026), ranking 1,797 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Olcea?
Olcea covers 86.8 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Olcea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Olcea went from 2,773 to 2,672, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Olcea?
Olcea is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.662, longitude 21.962.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Olcea?
In Olcea, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 64.5 m² (2025), ranking 346 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Olcea?
In Olcea, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.75 ‰ (2024), ranking 377 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Olcea?
The nearest to Olcea are Cociuba Mare (7.4 km), Craiva (8.3 km), Tinca (11 km), Apateu (12 km), Batăr (13 km).