Popești (Bihor County): population and statistics
Popești has a population of 7,213 (2026) across 109.8 km², or 65.7 people per km². It ranks 420 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,213 residents
- 109.8 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Popești ranks No. 13 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.14 ‰ in Popești, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.5 ‰ in Popești, compared with an average of 17.5 ‰ in Bihor County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Popești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (88 businesses).
Popești in numbers
Where is Popești?
Population of Popești over time
Popești had 7,997 residents in 2016 and 7,213 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,661 |
| 2022 | 7,534 |
| 2023 | 7,473 |
| 2024 | 7,407 |
| 2025 | 7,305 |
| 2026 | 7,213 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,382 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șinteu, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aleșd (10,930 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Popești
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 | Popești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Popești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.21 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,238 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.14 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,730 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 319 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 517.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.3 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 545 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Popești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.3 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.22 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,474 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Popești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 879 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Popești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.1 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,089 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,437 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Popești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Popești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Popești
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 trade117 · 20.7%
- Transport and storage97 · 17.2%
- Construction75 · 13.3%
- Administrative and support services57 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing54 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 5.1%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines88 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)77 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)77 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities64 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings60 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities44 · 7.8%
- Civil engineering32 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities26 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 3.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services19 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Popești?
Popești has 7,213 residents (2026), ranking 420 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Popești?
Popești covers 109.8 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Popești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Popești went from 7,997 to 7,213, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Popești?
Popești is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.192, longitude 22.411.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești?
In Popești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.14 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,431 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești?
In Popești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,988 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Popești?
The nearest to Popești are Șinteu (7.4 km), Suplacu de Barcău (9.1 km), Derna (9.8 km), Tăuteu (9.9 km), Marca (12 km).