Roșia (Bihor County): population and statistics
Roșia has a population of 2,285 (2026) across 74.1 km², or 30.8 people per km². It ranks 2,083 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,285 residents
- 74.1 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Roșia ranks No. 72 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.1 ‰ in Roșia, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.88 ‰ in Roșia, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Bihor County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Roșia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Roșia in numbers
Where is Roșia?
Population of Roșia over time
Roșia had 2,459 residents in 2016 and 2,285 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,389 |
| 2022 | 2,343 |
| 2023 | 2,317 |
| 2024 | 2,285 |
| 2025 | 2,278 |
| 2026 | 2,285 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,384 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Căbești, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dobrești (5,301 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Roșia
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 | Roșia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,154 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roșia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.38 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 704 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.63 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 977 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,482 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 427.6 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,327 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.6 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 733 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roșia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.9 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.38 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 402 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roșia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 144 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 628 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Roșia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.1 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 200 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 951 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 238 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Roșia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 586 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Roșia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 615 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 222 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Roșia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Roșia
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 trade45 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage32 · 14.7%
- Manufacturing25 · 11.5%
- Construction22 · 10.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services14 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings14 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.5%
- Forestry and logging11 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roșia?
Roșia has 2,285 residents (2026), ranking 2,083 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Roșia?
Roșia covers 74.1 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Roșia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roșia went from 2,459 to 2,285, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Roșia?
Roșia is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.823, longitude 22.417.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roșia?
In Roșia, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,154 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roșia?
In Roșia, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.88 ‰ (2024), ranking 222 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Roșia?
The nearest to Roșia are Căbești (7.3 km), Pomezeu (8.4 km), Dobrești (8.6 km), Remetea (12 km), Șuncuiuș (13 km).