Oradea: population and statistics
Oradea has a population of 212,775 (2026) across 115.2 km², or 1,846 people per km². It ranks 9 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 212,775 residents
- 115.2 km²
- 1,846 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Oradea ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.56 ‰ in Oradea, compared with an average of 4.34 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Oradea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (7,275 businesses).
Oradea in numbers
Where is Oradea?
Population of Oradea over time
Oradea had 222,918 residents in 2016 and 212,775 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 220,381 |
| 2022 | 219,129 |
| 2023 | 217,844 |
| 2024 | 215,893 |
| 2025 | 213,622 |
| 2026 | 212,775 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Population density”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,140 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Oradea
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 | Oradea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oradea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.01 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,449 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 112,892 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 8 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 530.6 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.4 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.55 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 217 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oradea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.83 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 926 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 525 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 136 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oradea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.4 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 52 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.89 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 166 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oradea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 471 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 39 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oradea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.8 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 225 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,074 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 216 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 555 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oradea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 50.7 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 402 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.24 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,029 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Oradea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 9.56 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 7 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 102 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.87 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 30 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oradea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 285 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 20 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: Oradea
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 trade10,500 · 19.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical6,519 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services5,959 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage5,328 · 10.0%
- Construction4,197 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing3,646 · 6.8%
- Real estate3,480 · 6.5%
- Information and communication3,282 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7,275 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6,659 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4,108 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities3,591 · 6.7%
- Real estate activities3,480 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities3,349 · 6.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy3,151 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities2,839 · 5.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities2,729 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings2,683 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oradea?
Oradea has 212,775 residents (2026), ranking 9 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oradea?
Oradea covers 115.2 km², with a density of 1,846 people per km².
Is the population of Oradea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oradea went from 222,918 to 212,775, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Oradea?
Oradea is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.072, longitude 21.921.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oradea?
In Oradea, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.56 ‰ (2024), ranking 7 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Oradea?
In Oradea, “Existing dwellings” stands at 112,892 (2025), ranking 8 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Oradea?
The nearest to Oradea are Sântandrei (4.2 km), Paleu (5.4 km), Biharia (9.0 km), Cetariu (9.8 km), Borș (10 km).