Remetea (Bihor County): population and statistics
Remetea has a population of 2,864 (2026) across 66.6 km², or 43.0 people per km². It ranks 1,674 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,864 residents
- 66.6 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Remetea ranks No. 51 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.1 ‰ in Remetea, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.89 ‰ in Remetea, compared with an average of 4.52 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Remetea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Remetea in numbers
Where is Remetea?
Population of Remetea over time
Remetea had 2,883 residents in 2016 and 2,864 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,855 |
| 2022 | 2,827 |
| 2023 | 2,817 |
| 2024 | 2,839 |
| 2025 | 2,844 |
| 2026 | 2,864 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,324 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Căbești, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Beiuș (10,345 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Remetea
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 | Remetea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Remetea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.65 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 465 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,292 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,898 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 451.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.8 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 970 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Remetea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.3 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.89 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 296 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Remetea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Remetea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 249 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 573 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 384 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Remetea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.1 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 703 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.95 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 174 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Remetea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 479 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Remetea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Remetea
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 trade58 · 20.4%
- Manufacturing35 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage34 · 12.0%
- Construction28 · 9.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services20 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)14 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.9%
- Forestry and logging13 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Remetea?
Remetea has 2,864 residents (2026), ranking 1,674 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Remetea?
Remetea covers 66.6 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Remetea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Remetea went from 2,883 to 2,864, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Remetea?
Remetea is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.725, longitude 22.351.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Remetea?
In Remetea, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,009 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Remetea?
In Remetea, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.89 ‰ (2026), ranking 296 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Remetea?
The nearest to Remetea are Căbești (4.8 km), Pocola (6.1 km), Pomezeu (8.1 km), Beiuș (8.3 km), Răbăgani (8.4 km).