Sălacea: population and statistics
Sălacea has a population of 3,020 (2026) across 64.2 km², or 47.1 people per km². It ranks 1,567 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,020 residents
- 64.2 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Sălacea ranks No. 47 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Sălacea, compared with an average of 17.5 ‰ in Bihor County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.2 ‰ in Sălacea, compared with an average of 69.8 ‰ in Bihor County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Sălacea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Sălacea in numbers
Where is Sălacea?
Population of Sălacea over time
Sălacea had 3,111 residents in 2016 and 3,020 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,068 |
| 2022 | 3,035 |
| 2023 | 3,039 |
| 2024 | 3,033 |
| 2025 | 3,037 |
| 2026 | 3,020 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,986 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Buduslău, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea lui Mihai (10,325 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Sălacea
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 | Sălacea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălacea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.34 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,211 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,374 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,329 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,824 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 440.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,154 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.8 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,800 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 947 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sălacea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.13 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 617 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 118 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 827 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălacea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.2 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,853 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.99 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,563 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălacea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,479 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sălacea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.8 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,604 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.21 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 288 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălacea | 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) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sălacea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 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: Sălacea
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 trade26 · 28.6%
- Construction11 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.8%
- Transport and storage7 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.6%
- Other service activities6 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing5 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 20.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 15.4%
- Construction of buildings9 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 8.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 4.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălacea?
Sălacea has 3,020 residents (2026), ranking 1,567 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălacea?
Sălacea covers 64.2 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Sălacea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălacea went from 3,111 to 3,020, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Sălacea?
Sălacea is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.458, longitude 22.269.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălacea?
In Sălacea, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,060 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălacea?
In Sălacea, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,853 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Sălacea?
The nearest to Sălacea are Buduslău (6.4 km), Tarcea (7.2 km), Pir (9.2 km), Andrid (9.7 km), Curtuișeni (11 km).