Șoimi: population and statistics
Șoimi has a population of 2,316 (2026) across 101.6 km², or 22.8 people per km². It ranks 2,061 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,316 residents
- 101.6 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Șoimi ranks No. 71 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.25 km in Șoimi, compared with an average of 6.40 km in Bihor County and 4.84 km nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.6 ‰ in Șoimi, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Șoimi: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Șoimi in numbers
Where is Șoimi?
Population of Șoimi over time
Șoimi had 2,540 residents in 2016 and 2,316 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,419 |
| 2022 | 2,395 |
| 2023 | 2,365 |
| 2024 | 2,359 |
| 2025 | 2,347 |
| 2026 | 2,316 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,225 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Finiș (3,593 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Șoimi
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 | Șoimi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,088 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șoimi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.25 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 56 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,208 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,041 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 521.6 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,181 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șoimi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.86 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șoimi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șoimi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.0 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,224 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șoimi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șoimi | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 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: Șoimi
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 trade26 · 20.5%
- Manufacturing14 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage12 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services12 · 9.4%
- Construction10 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 7.1%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.5%
- Forestry and logging7 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șoimi?
Șoimi has 2,316 residents (2026), ranking 2,061 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șoimi?
Șoimi covers 101.6 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Șoimi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șoimi went from 2,540 to 2,316, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Șoimi?
Șoimi is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.636, longitude 22.140.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șoimi?
In Șoimi, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.25 km (2025), ranking 56 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șoimi?
In Șoimi, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,088 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Șoimi?
The nearest to Șoimi are Finiș (8.6 km), Uileacu de Beiuș (9.0 km), Hășmaș (9.8 km), Căpâlna (11 km), Cociuba Mare (12 km).