Sâmbăta: population and statistics
Sâmbăta has a population of 1,293 (2026) across 29.9 km², or 43.2 people per km². It ranks 2,883 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,293 residents
- 29.9 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Sâmbăta ranks No. 96 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Sâmbăta, compared with an average of 69.8 ‰ in Bihor County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.55 ‰ in Sâmbăta, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Bihor County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Sâmbăta in numbers
Where is Sâmbăta?
Population of Sâmbăta over time
Sâmbăta had 1,367 residents in 2016 and 1,293 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,280 |
| 2022 | 1,272 |
| 2023 | 1,281 |
| 2024 | 1,286 |
| 2025 | 1,291 |
| 2026 | 1,293 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,190 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Holod (3,293 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Sâmbăta
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 | Sâmbăta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 544 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sâmbăta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,880 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 852 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,716 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 658.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.8 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,634 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sâmbăta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sâmbăta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sâmbăta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 568 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Sâmbăta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.55 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 310 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.55 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 27 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sâmbăta | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 289 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sâmbăta?
Sâmbăta has 1,293 residents (2026), ranking 2,883 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sâmbăta?
Sâmbăta covers 29.9 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Sâmbăta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sâmbăta went from 1,367 to 1,293, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Sâmbăta?
Sâmbăta is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.792, longitude 22.198.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sâmbăta?
In Sâmbăta, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sâmbăta?
In Sâmbăta, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.55 ‰ (2024), ranking 27 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Sâmbăta?
The nearest to Sâmbăta are Holod (5.3 km), Răbăgani (6.2 km), Ceica (7.7 km), Pomezeu (8.9 km), Căpâlna (9.6 km).