Sârbi: population and statistics
Sârbi has a population of 2,329 (2026) across 63.1 km², or 36.9 people per km². It ranks 2,053 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,329 residents
- 63.1 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Sârbi ranks No. 70 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.29 ‰ in Sârbi, compared with an average of 1.14 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.6 ‰ in Sârbi, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Sârbi: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Sârbi in numbers
Where is Sârbi?
Neighbouring localities
- Spinuș5.3 km · 1,080
- Sâniob6.7 km · 2,223
- Sălard8.2 km · 4,630
- Ineu8.7 km · 5,358
- Cetariu11 km · 2,160
- Brusturi11 km · 3,290
- Derna12 km · 2,273
- Chișlaz14 km · 3,065
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sârbi over time
Sârbi had 2,495 residents in 2016 and 2,329 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,330 |
| 2022 | 2,278 |
| 2023 | 2,290 |
| 2024 | 2,299 |
| 2025 | 2,358 |
| 2026 | 2,329 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Spinuș, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sălard (4,630 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Sârbi
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 | Sârbi | 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) | 26.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sârbi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.04 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 430 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,785 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,526 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,487 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 655.2 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 393 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.8 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sârbi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.6 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.58 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sârbi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sârbi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 5.5 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 93 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,404 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 170 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 341 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sârbi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.3 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,248 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sârbi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 639 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 242 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.29 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 113 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sârbi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sârbi
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 trade46 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage30 · 14.8%
- Construction29 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.4%
- Other service activities12 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 14.8%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 13.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 13.8%
- Construction of buildings19 · 9.4%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering8 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sârbi?
Sârbi has 2,329 residents (2026), ranking 2,053 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sârbi?
Sârbi covers 63.1 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Sârbi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sârbi went from 2,495 to 2,329, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Sârbi?
Sârbi is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.177, longitude 22.133.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sârbi?
In Sârbi, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.29 ‰ (2024), ranking 113 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sârbi?
In Sârbi, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 170 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Sârbi?
The nearest to Sârbi are Spinuș (5.3 km), Sâniob (6.7 km), Sălard (8.2 km), Ineu (8.7 km), Cetariu (11 km).