Sălard: population and statistics
Sălard has a population of 4,630 (2026) across 70.5 km², or 65.7 people per km². It ranks 855 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,630 residents
- 70.5 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Sălard ranks No. 22 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.86 ‰ in Sălard, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 6.3 m³ in Sălard, compared with an average of 41.6 m³ in Bihor County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Sălard: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (96 businesses).
Sălard in numbers
Where is Sălard?
Neighbouring localities
- Sâniob6.7 km · 2,223
- Roșiori7.8 km · 2,813
- Sârbi8.2 km · 2,329
- Cetariu8.8 km · 2,160
- Tămășeu10 km · 2,099
- Spinuș11 km · 1,080
- Biharia12 km · 4,774
- Paleu13 km · 4,190
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sălard over time
Sălard had 4,500 residents in 2016 and 4,630 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,508 |
| 2022 | 4,551 |
| 2023 | 4,564 |
| 2024 | 4,587 |
| 2025 | 4,620 |
| 2026 | 4,630 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,874 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sâniob, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Diosig (7,094 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Sălard
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 | Sălard | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 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) | 12.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălard | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.94 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,457 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.30 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,060 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 894 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 444.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,076 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.6 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.86 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 79 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sălard | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.61 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 785 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 148 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 774 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălard | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.3 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.81 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălard | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 450 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sălard | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.3 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,501 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.62 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 340 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălard | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sălard | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sălard
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 trade140 · 23.5%
- Construction76 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage68 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services68 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing54 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical45 · 7.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 4.0%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)96 · 16.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)87 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities69 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings57 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 9.5%
- Office administration and business support activities41 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities39 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering33 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services24 · 4.0%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălard?
Sălard has 4,630 residents (2026), ranking 855 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălard?
Sălard covers 70.5 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Sălard growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălard went from 4,500 to 4,630, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Sălard?
Sălard is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.216, longitude 22.041.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălard?
In Sălard, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.86 ‰ (2025), ranking 79 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Sălard?
In Sălard, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,501 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Sălard?
The nearest to Sălard are Sâniob (6.7 km), Roșiori (7.8 km), Sârbi (8.2 km), Cetariu (8.8 km), Tămășeu (10 km).