Ștei: population and statistics
Ștei has a population of 6,286 (2026) across 6.5 km², or 961 people per km². It ranks 515 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,286 residents
- 6.5 km²
- 961 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Ștei ranks No. 16 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.11 ‰ in Ștei, compared with an average of 4.34 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 312 ‰ in Ștei, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Ștei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (132 businesses).
Ștei in numbers
Where is Ștei?
Population of Ștei over time
Ștei had 7,435 residents in 2016 and 6,286 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,948 |
| 2022 | 6,781 |
| 2023 | 6,662 |
| 2024 | 6,504 |
| 2025 | 6,375 |
| 2026 | 6,286 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 916 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.6 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lunca, 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Ștei
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 | Ștei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 107 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.12 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,026 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,256 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 384 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518.0 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,223 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.8 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ștei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.28 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 708 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 185 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 686 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.9 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 432 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.18 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 826 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 372 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 91 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ștei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 400 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 426 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,010 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.3 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 696 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.33 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 461 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 8.11 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 10 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.23 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 18 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștei | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 312 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 10 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștei
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 trade172 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage81 · 10.8%
- Construction66 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services64 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing63 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical63 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services60 · 8.0%
- Information and communication33 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)132 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)89 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines64 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities62 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities54 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings43 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy32 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities29 · 3.9%
- Civil engineering27 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștei?
Ștei has 6,286 residents (2026), ranking 515 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștei?
Ștei covers 6.5 km², with a density of 961 people per km².
Is the population of Ștei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștei went from 7,435 to 6,286, a change of −15.5%.
Where is Ștei?
Ștei is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.540, longitude 22.470.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștei?
In Ștei, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.11 ‰ (2024), ranking 10 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștei?
In Ștei, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 312 ‰ (2025), ranking 10 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Ștei?
The nearest to Ștei are Lunca (5.3 km), Câmpani (6.6 km), Vașcău (6.7 km), Rieni (6.9 km), Buntești (8.0 km).