Rieni: population and statistics
Rieni has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 67.6 km², or 44.4 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 67.6 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Rieni ranks No. 48 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.33 ‰ in Rieni, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.72 km in Rieni, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Bihor County and 3.05 km nationally.
Rieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Rieni in numbers
Where is Rieni?
Population of Rieni over time
Rieni had 3,053 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,993 |
| 2022 | 2,997 |
| 2023 | 2,979 |
| 2024 | 3,046 |
| 2025 | 2,991 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,472 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lunca, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ștei (6,286 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Rieni
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 | Rieni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rieni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.09 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 743 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,314 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,243 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,977 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 413.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,521 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.5 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 243 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rieni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.00 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rieni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 166 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 523 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rieni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 895 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,043 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rieni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.6 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 584 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.72 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 187 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rieni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rieni | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rieni
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 trade50 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage34 · 14.8%
- Construction29 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing25 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings19 · 8.3%
- Civil engineering16 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 7.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.7%
- Forestry and logging9 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rieni?
Rieni has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rieni?
Rieni covers 67.6 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Rieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rieni went from 3,053 to 3,003, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Rieni?
Rieni is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.536, longitude 22.380.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rieni?
In Rieni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.33 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,314 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rieni?
In Rieni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.72 km (2025), ranking 187 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Rieni?
The nearest to Rieni are Lunca (4.3 km), Lazuri de Beiuș (4.3 km), Ștei (6.9 km), Tărcaia (8.2 km), Vașcău (9.9 km).