Sânmartin (Bihor County): population and statistics
Sânmartin has a population of 14,732 (2026) across 61.7 km², or 239 people per km². It ranks 158 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +36.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,732 residents
- 61.7 km²
- 239 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Sânmartin ranks No. 4 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.35 ‰ in Sânmartin, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 59.8 nights in Sânmartin, compared with an average of 3.2 nights in Bihor County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Sânmartin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (518 businesses).
Sânmartin in numbers
Where is Sânmartin?
Population of Sânmartin over time
Sânmartin had 10,819 residents in 2016 and 14,732 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,466 |
| 2022 | 12,820 |
| 2023 | 13,189 |
| 2024 | 13,816 |
| 2025 | 14,334 |
| 2026 | 14,732 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,640 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
All indicators for Sânmartin
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 | Sânmartin | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.5 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 112 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,090 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.00 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,769 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.35 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 6 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,650 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 132 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 519.3 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,207 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.0 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 197 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.25 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 58 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.4 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 58 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.47 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 282 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 59.8 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 10 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16,393 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 18 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 653.8 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 20 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 67.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 202 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.55 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 577 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.48 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 55 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânmartin
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 trade737 · 19.1%
- Administrative and support services420 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage380 · 9.9%
- Construction365 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical362 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing276 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services267 · 6.9%
- Real estate221 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)518 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)474 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities324 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines317 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings227 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities221 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities211 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities203 · 5.3%
- Accommodation185 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities182 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânmartin?
Sânmartin has 14,732 residents (2026), ranking 158 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânmartin?
Sânmartin covers 61.7 km², with a density of 239 people per km².
Is the population of Sânmartin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânmartin went from 10,819 to 14,732, a change of +36.2%.
Where is Sânmartin?
Sânmartin is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.984, longitude 21.976.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânmartin?
In Sânmartin, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.35 ‰ (2025), ranking 6 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sânmartin?
In Sânmartin, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 59.8 nights (2025), ranking 10 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Sânmartin?
The nearest to Sânmartin are Hidișelu de Sus (8.1 km), Oșorhei (8.6 km), Nojorid (8.7 km), Oradea (11 km), Sântandrei (12 km).