Salonta: population and statistics
Salonta has a population of 17,788 (2026) across 172.8 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 127 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,788 residents
- 172.8 km²
- 103 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Salonta ranks No. 2 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.43 ‰ in Salonta, compared with an average of 4.34 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.2 ‰ in Salonta, compared with an average of 17.5 ‰ in Bihor County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Salonta: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (385 businesses).
Salonta in numbers
Where is Salonta?
Population of Salonta over time
Salonta had 19,401 residents in 2016 and 17,788 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,622 |
| 2022 | 18,426 |
| 2023 | 18,249 |
| 2024 | 18,107 |
| 2025 | 17,931 |
| 2026 | 17,788 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,206 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mădăras, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oradea (212,775 residents), 37 km away.
All indicators for Salonta
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 | Salonta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,011 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) | 5.1 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Salonta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.94 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,262 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,629 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 160 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 372.7 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,897 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,720 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Salonta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.50 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 794 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 333 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 369 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Salonta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.1 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 283 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.74 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,899 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Salonta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 306 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 157 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Salonta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 179 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,068 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Salonta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.2 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,449 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.16 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 817 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Salonta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.43 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 126 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 194 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Salonta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 165 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 241 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: Salonta
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 trade556 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage261 · 11.7%
- Construction230 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services207 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing176 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical176 · 7.9%
- Real estate106 · 4.8%
- Accommodation and food services88 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)385 · 17.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)356 · 16.0%
- Specialised construction activities210 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines193 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities159 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings136 · 6.1%
- Civil engineering106 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities106 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities97 · 4.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy78 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salonta?
Salonta has 17,788 residents (2026), ranking 127 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Salonta?
Salonta covers 172.8 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Salonta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Salonta went from 19,401 to 17,788, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Salonta?
Salonta is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.800, longitude 21.650.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salonta?
In Salonta, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.43 ‰ (2024), ranking 126 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salonta?
In Salonta, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,011 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Salonta?
The nearest to Salonta are Mădăras (6.9 km), Tulca (10 km), Ciumeghiu (12 km), Cefa (14 km), Batăr (15 km).