Sântandrei: population and statistics
Sântandrei has a population of 10,377 (2026) across 26.3 km², or 394 people per km². It ranks 242 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +81.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,377 residents
- 26.3 km²
- 394 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Sântandrei ranks No. 7 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.01 ‰ in Sântandrei, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.0 in Sântandrei, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bihor County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Sântandrei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (388 businesses).
Sântandrei in numbers
Where is Sântandrei?
Population of Sântandrei over time
Sântandrei had 5,734 residents in 2016 and 10,377 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,733 |
| 2022 | 8,229 |
| 2023 | 8,866 |
| 2024 | 9,383 |
| 2025 | 9,949 |
| 2026 | 10,377 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower 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 3,689 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Sântandrei
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 | Sântandrei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 53 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,054 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sântandrei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.73 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,098 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.01 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 11 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,291 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 200 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 509.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 296 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.00 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 17 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sântandrei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.06 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 188 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 665 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 76 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sântandrei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.3 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 53 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.23 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 97 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sântandrei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 292 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 190 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sântandrei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 915 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sântandrei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.9 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,098 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.58 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,195 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sântandrei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sântandrei | 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) | 1.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,084 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sântandrei
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 trade550 · 19.3%
- Administrative and support services335 · 11.7%
- Transport and storage302 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical289 · 10.1%
- Construction273 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing227 · 7.9%
- Real estate158 · 5.5%
- Information and communication151 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)388 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)383 · 13.4%
- Specialised construction activities248 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines230 · 8.1%
- Office administration and business support activities188 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings185 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities181 · 6.3%
- Real estate activities158 · 5.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy134 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities125 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sântandrei?
Sântandrei has 10,377 residents (2026), ranking 242 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sântandrei?
Sântandrei covers 26.3 km², with a density of 394 people per km².
Is the population of Sântandrei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sântandrei went from 5,734 to 10,377, a change of +81.0%.
Where is Sântandrei?
Sântandrei is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.067, longitude 21.867.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sântandrei?
In Sântandrei, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.01 ‰ (2025), ranking 11 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sântandrei?
In Sântandrei, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,084 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Sântandrei?
The nearest to Sântandrei are Oradea (4.2 km), Borș (7.4 km), Girișu de Criș (7.6 km), Paleu (8.7 km), Nojorid (10 km).