Petreu: population and statistics
Petreu has a population of 3,082 (2026) across 45.6 km², or 67.5 people per km². It ranks 1,524 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,082 residents
- 45.6 km²
- 68 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Petreu ranks No. 45 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.32 ‰ in Petreu, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.0 ‰ in Petreu, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Petreu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Petreu in numbers
Where is Petreu?
Neighbouring localities
- Chișlaz5.3 km · 3,065
- Marghita6.8 km · 16,304
- Buduslău8.7 km · 1,970
- Tăuteu8.8 km · 4,386
- Abram9.6 km · 2,833
- Cherechiu12 km · 2,427
- Săcueni13 km · 12,286
- Derna13 km · 2,273
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Petreu over time
Petreu had 3,133 residents in 2016 and 3,082 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,057 |
| 2022 | 3,066 |
| 2023 | 3,071 |
| 2024 | 3,076 |
| 2025 | 3,080 |
| 2026 | 3,082 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,391 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Chișlaz, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Marghita (16,304 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Petreu
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 | Petreu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petreu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.57 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 978 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,302 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,876 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.9 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,645 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,743 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petreu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.1 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.62 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,028 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petreu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Petreu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.1 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,720 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.41 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 767 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Petreu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Petreu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Petreu
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 · 22.6%
- Construction16 · 11.7%
- Transport and storage15 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services13 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.6%
- Information and communication8 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 16.8%
- Construction of buildings15 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 7.3%
- Civil engineering9 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities6 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petreu?
Petreu has 3,082 residents (2026), ranking 1,524 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petreu?
Petreu covers 45.6 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Petreu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petreu went from 3,133 to 3,082, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Petreu?
Petreu is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.323, longitude 22.253.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petreu?
In Petreu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.32 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,324 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petreu?
In Petreu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 278 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Petreu?
The nearest to Petreu are Chișlaz (5.3 km), Marghita (6.8 km), Buduslău (8.7 km), Tăuteu (8.8 km), Abram (9.6 km).