Șimian (Bihor County): population and statistics
Șimian has a population of 3,940 (2026) across 92.1 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 1,103 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,940 residents
- 92.1 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Șimian ranks No. 30 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Șimian, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Șimian, compared with an average of 4.34 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Șimian: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Șimian in numbers
Where is Șimian?
Population of Șimian over time
Șimian had 4,080 residents in 2016 and 3,940 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,972 |
| 2022 | 3,947 |
| 2023 | 3,952 |
| 2024 | 3,954 |
| 2025 | 3,952 |
| 2026 | 3,940 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,905 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea lui Mihai (10,325 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Șimian
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 | Șimian | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șimian | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.19 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,716 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,136 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,641 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,344 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,475 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.3 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,691 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.25 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șimian | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,861 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.27 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șimian | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șimian | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,959 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.97 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 171 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șimian | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șimian | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șimian
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 trade35 · 29.4%
- Construction19 · 16.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 12.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services7 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 4.2%
- Real estate4 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 23.5%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 13.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 11.8%
- Construction of buildings12 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 3.4%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șimian?
Șimian has 3,940 residents (2026), ranking 1,103 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șimian?
Șimian covers 92.1 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Șimian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șimian went from 4,080 to 3,940, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Șimian?
Șimian is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.478, longitude 22.067.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șimian?
In Șimian, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,817 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șimian?
In Șimian, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Șimian?
The nearest to Șimian are Valea lui Mihai (6.7 km), Tarcea (8.4 km), Cherechiu (12 km), Curtuișeni (14 km), Săcueni (14 km).