Sâniob: population and statistics
Sâniob has a population of 2,223 (2026) across 57.1 km², or 38.9 people per km². It ranks 2,147 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,223 residents
- 57.1 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Sâniob ranks No. 75 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.7% in Sâniob, compared with an average of 1.4% in Bihor County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 46.8 ‰ in Sâniob, compared with an average of 69.8 ‰ in Bihor County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Sâniob: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Sâniob in numbers
Where is Sâniob?
Neighbouring localities
- Spinuș5.9 km · 1,080
- Sălard6.7 km · 4,630
- Sârbi6.7 km · 2,329
- Chișlaz9.4 km · 3,065
- Derna12 km · 2,273
- Roșiori13 km · 2,813
- Săcueni13 km · 12,286
- Petreu14 km · 3,082
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sâniob over time
Sâniob had 2,280 residents in 2016 and 2,223 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,258 |
| 2022 | 2,252 |
| 2023 | 2,280 |
| 2024 | 2,260 |
| 2025 | 2,244 |
| 2026 | 2,223 |
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All indicators for Sâniob
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 | Sâniob | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sâniob | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.57 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 810 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,297 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,886 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 583.4 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 702 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 934 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sâniob | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.8 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.25 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,446 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sâniob | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,152 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 | Sâniob | 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) | 49 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 954 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,075 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sâniob | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.0 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,343 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.97 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 397 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sâniob | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sâniob | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sâniob
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 trade44 · 17.8%
- Transport and storage31 · 12.6%
- Construction27 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services24 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing19 · 7.7%
- Real estate15 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 13.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings18 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities15 · 6.1%
- Civil engineering12 · 4.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sâniob?
Sâniob has 2,223 residents (2026), ranking 2,147 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sâniob?
Sâniob covers 57.1 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Sâniob growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sâniob went from 2,280 to 2,223, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Sâniob?
Sâniob is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.237, longitude 22.124.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Sâniob?
In Sâniob, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.7% (2026), ranking 2,728 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sâniob?
In Sâniob, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 46.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 594 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Sâniob?
The nearest to Sâniob are Spinuș (5.9 km), Sălard (6.7 km), Sârbi (6.7 km), Chișlaz (9.4 km), Derna (12 km).