Oșorhei: population and statistics
Oșorhei has a population of 8,727 (2026) across 65.0 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 323 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +27.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,727 residents
- 65.0 km²
- 134 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Oșorhei ranks No. 10 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.97 ‰ in Oșorhei, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.1 in Oșorhei, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bihor County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Oșorhei: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (198 businesses).
Oșorhei in numbers
Where is Oșorhei?
Population of Oșorhei over time
Oșorhei had 6,822 residents in 2016 and 8,727 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,430 |
| 2022 | 7,544 |
| 2023 | 7,797 |
| 2024 | 8,127 |
| 2025 | 8,420 |
| 2026 | 8,727 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,108 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Săcădat, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânmartin (14,732 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Oșorhei
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 | Oșorhei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.8 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 77 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oșorhei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.66 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,109 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.97 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 12 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,021 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 282 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 460.8 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.99 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 24 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oșorhei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.6 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 190 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.93 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 289 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oșorhei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oșorhei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 773 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 694 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oșorhei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.9 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,138 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.81 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,133 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Oșorhei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oșorhei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oșorhei
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 trade298 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage155 · 11.3%
- Construction148 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services142 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical114 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing103 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services74 · 5.4%
- Other service activities67 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)198 · 14.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)196 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities142 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines127 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings94 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities90 · 6.6%
- Office administration and business support activities67 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities66 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities63 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities60 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oșorhei?
Oșorhei has 8,727 residents (2026), ranking 323 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oșorhei?
Oșorhei covers 65.0 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Oșorhei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oșorhei went from 6,822 to 8,727, a change of +27.9%.
Where is Oșorhei?
Oșorhei is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.026, longitude 22.072.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oșorhei?
In Oșorhei, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.97 ‰ (2025), ranking 12 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oșorhei?
In Oșorhei, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,061 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Oșorhei?
The nearest to Oșorhei are Săcădat (6.8 km), Copăcel (8.6 km), Sânmartin (8.6 km), Ineu (8.7 km), Tileagd (12 km).