Pomezeu: population and statistics
Pomezeu has a population of 2,423 (2026) across 54.7 km², or 44.3 people per km². It ranks 1,972 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,423 residents
- 54.7 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Pomezeu ranks No. 67 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.84 km in Pomezeu, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Bihor County and 3.05 km nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.83 ‰ in Pomezeu, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Bihor County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Pomezeu: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (38 businesses).
Pomezeu in numbers
Where is Pomezeu?
Population of Pomezeu over time
Pomezeu had 2,801 residents in 2016 and 2,423 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,587 |
| 2022 | 2,523 |
| 2023 | 2,486 |
| 2024 | 2,458 |
| 2025 | 2,437 |
| 2026 | 2,423 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,655 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Căbești, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dobrești (5,301 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Pomezeu
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 | Pomezeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pomezeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.31 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 344 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,429 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,380 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,736 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 780 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.3 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 757 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pomezeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.7 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 788 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.71 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 598 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pomezeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pomezeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.4 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 508 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.84 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 11 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pomezeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 273 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pomezeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pomezeu
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 trade51 · 20.7%
- Construction41 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage33 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing22 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services22 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities38 · 15.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 13.8%
- Construction of buildings27 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 11.0%
- Civil engineering20 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 4.5%
- Forestry and logging10 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pomezeu?
Pomezeu has 2,423 residents (2026), ranking 1,972 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pomezeu?
Pomezeu covers 54.7 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Pomezeu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pomezeu went from 2,801 to 2,423, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Pomezeu?
Pomezeu is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.793, longitude 22.315.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pomezeu?
In Pomezeu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.84 km (2025), ranking 11 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pomezeu?
In Pomezeu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.83 ‰ (2024), ranking 273 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Pomezeu?
The nearest to Pomezeu are Căbești (4.9 km), Răbăgani (7.4 km), Remetea (8.1 km), Roșia (8.4 km), Sâmbăta (8.9 km).