Pietroasa (Bihor County): population and statistics
Pietroasa has a population of 2,972 (2026) across 168.1 km², or 17.7 people per km². It ranks 1,622 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,972 residents
- 168.1 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Pietroasa ranks No. 49 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 163.2 ‰ in Pietroasa, compared with an average of 38.4 ‰ in Bihor County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.38 ‰ in Pietroasa, compared with an average of 4.52 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Pietroasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (62 businesses).
Pietroasa in numbers
Where is Pietroasa?
Neighbouring localities
- Câmpani11 km · 2,136
- Nucet12 km · 1,951
- Ștei14 km · 6,286
- Arieșeni14 km · 1,420
- Buntești14 km · 4,095
- Gârda de Sus15 km · 1,360
- Budureasa16 km · 2,704
- Vașcău16 km · 2,041
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Pietroasa over time
Pietroasa had 3,185 residents in 2016 and 2,972 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,064 |
| 2022 | 3,025 |
| 2023 | 3,030 |
| 2024 | 3,000 |
| 2025 | 2,987 |
| 2026 | 2,972 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,536 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Câmpani, 11.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ștei (6,286 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Pietroasa
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 | Pietroasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pietroasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.83 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,555 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.01 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,627 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,361 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,769 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 457.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,924 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.1 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pietroasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.9 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 315 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.38 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 221 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pietroasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pietroasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 5.8 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 85 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,684 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 84 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 163.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 73 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pietroasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.7 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 611 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.14 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 825 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pietroasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pietroasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pietroasa
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 trade88 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage67 · 16.8%
- Manufacturing42 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services39 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37 · 9.2%
- Construction35 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services31 · 7.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation13 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines62 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 8.5%
- Forestry and logging31 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings25 · 6.2%
- Accommodation24 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)20 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pietroasa?
Pietroasa has 2,972 residents (2026), ranking 1,622 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pietroasa?
Pietroasa covers 168.1 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Pietroasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pietroasa went from 3,185 to 2,972, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Pietroasa?
Pietroasa is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.573, longitude 22.642.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pietroasa?
In Pietroasa, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 163.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 73 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pietroasa?
In Pietroasa, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.38 ‰ (2026), ranking 221 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Pietroasa?
The nearest to Pietroasa are Câmpani (11 km), Nucet (12 km), Ștei (14 km), Arieșeni (14 km), Buntești (14 km).