Șinteu: population and statistics
Șinteu has a population of 1,023 (2026) across 49.4 km², or 20.7 people per km². It ranks 3,040 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,023 residents
- 49.4 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Șinteu ranks No. 101 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.8 in Șinteu, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bihor County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Șinteu: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (18 businesses).
Șinteu in numbers
Where is Șinteu?
Population of Șinteu over time
Șinteu had 1,132 residents in 2016 and 1,023 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,081 |
| 2022 | 1,067 |
| 2023 | 1,053 |
| 2024 | 1,043 |
| 2025 | 1,031 |
| 2026 | 1,023 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,912 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Halmășd (2,229 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Șinteu
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 | Șinteu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,046 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șinteu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.96 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 984 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 481 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,132 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 470.2 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,761 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șinteu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.98 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,574 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șinteu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șinteu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 8.1 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 66 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,570 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 51 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106.5 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 104 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Șinteu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 144 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Șinteu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 120 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șinteu
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
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 17.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade18 · 16.1%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.9%
- Construction10 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services10 · 8.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 8.9%
- Transport and storage9 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.1%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 8.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 8.0%
- Accommodation8 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.5%
- Forestry and logging4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șinteu?
Șinteu has 1,023 residents (2026), ranking 3,040 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șinteu?
Șinteu covers 49.4 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Șinteu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șinteu went from 1,132 to 1,023, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Șinteu?
Șinteu is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.147, longitude 22.482.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Șinteu?
In Șinteu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 481 (2025), ranking 3,132 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șinteu?
In Șinteu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 120 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Șinteu?
The nearest to Șinteu are Halmășd (6.8 km), Popești (7.4 km), Suplacu de Barcău (11 km), Marca (11 km), Aleșd (12 km).