Paleu: population and statistics
Paleu has a population of 4,190 (2026) across 49.3 km², or 85.0 people per km². It ranks 1,001 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +50.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,190 residents
- 49.3 km²
- 85 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Paleu ranks No. 26 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.43 ‰ in Paleu, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 120.3 ‰ in Paleu, compared with an average of 69.8 ‰ in Bihor County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Paleu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (185 businesses).
Paleu in numbers
Where is Paleu?
Neighbouring localities
- Cetariu4.4 km · 2,160
- Biharia5.1 km · 4,774
- Oradea5.4 km · 212,775
- Sântandrei8.7 km · 10,377
- Tămășeu11 km · 2,099
- Ineu11 km · 5,358
- Borș12 km · 4,546
- Sălard13 km · 4,630
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Paleu over time
Paleu had 2,789 residents in 2016 and 4,190 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,445 |
| 2022 | 3,497 |
| 2023 | 3,629 |
| 2024 | 3,808 |
| 2025 | 4,050 |
| 2026 | 4,190 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,902 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cetariu, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oradea (212,775 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Paleu
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 | Paleu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55.8 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 57 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Paleu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.51 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 573 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.43 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 8 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,265 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 743 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540.6 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 998 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.3 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 316 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.73 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 166 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Paleu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.3 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 32 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.26 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 28 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Paleu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 278 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Paleu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.3 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 294 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 718 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 289 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 816 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Paleu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 58.7 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 275 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.87 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 535 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Paleu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Paleu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Paleu
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 trade271 · 20.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical163 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services159 · 12.0%
- Construction119 · 8.9%
- Transport and storage114 · 8.6%
- Information and communication90 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing83 · 6.2%
- Real estate66 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)185 · 13.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)176 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities108 · 8.1%
- Office administration and business support activities93 · 7.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines81 · 6.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities78 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings71 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy67 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities66 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities66 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paleu?
Paleu has 4,190 residents (2026), ranking 1,001 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Paleu?
Paleu covers 49.3 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Paleu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Paleu went from 2,789 to 4,190, a change of +50.2%.
Where is Paleu?
Paleu is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.114, longitude 21.958.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Paleu?
In Paleu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.43 ‰ (2025), ranking 8 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Paleu?
In Paleu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 120.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 32 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Paleu?
The nearest to Paleu are Cetariu (4.4 km), Biharia (5.1 km), Oradea (5.4 km), Sântandrei (8.7 km), Tămășeu (11 km).