Șuncuiuș: population and statistics
Șuncuiuș has a population of 2,832 (2026) across 85.0 km², or 33.3 people per km². It ranks 1,695 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,832 residents
- 85.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Șuncuiuș ranks No. 55 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.45 km in Șuncuiuș, compared with an average of 6.40 km in Bihor County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 160.3 m³ in Șuncuiuș, compared with an average of 41.6 m³ in Bihor County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Șuncuiuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (43 businesses).
Șuncuiuș in numbers
Where is Șuncuiuș?
Neighbouring localities
- Vadu Crișului7.1 km · 3,886
- Bratca8.4 km · 4,417
- Măgești9.5 km · 2,583
- Borod12 km · 3,851
- Bulz13 km · 1,989
- Roșia13 km · 2,285
- Aușeu13 km · 2,780
- Dobrești14 km · 5,301
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șuncuiuș over time
Șuncuiuș had 3,234 residents in 2016 and 2,832 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,027 |
| 2022 | 2,982 |
| 2023 | 2,918 |
| 2024 | 2,906 |
| 2025 | 2,868 |
| 2026 | 2,832 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,910 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vadu Crișului, 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Șuncuiuș
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 | Șuncuiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șuncuiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.45 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 39 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 902 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,814 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,127 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 640.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 448 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.6 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șuncuiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.8 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.59 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 352 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șuncuiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șuncuiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.8 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 165 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,342 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 181 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 137 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șuncuiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 160.3 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 24 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.62 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 112 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șuncuiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 203 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șuncuiuș | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 159 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 268 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șuncuiuș
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 trade58 · 18.6%
- Transport and storage46 · 14.8%
- Construction35 · 11.3%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services28 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing24 · 7.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation16 · 5.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 13.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings23 · 7.4%
- Accommodation23 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 5.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities15 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șuncuiuș?
Șuncuiuș has 2,832 residents (2026), ranking 1,695 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șuncuiuș?
Șuncuiuș covers 85.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Șuncuiuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șuncuiuș went from 3,234 to 2,832, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Șuncuiuș?
Șuncuiuș is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.916, longitude 22.509.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șuncuiuș?
In Șuncuiuș, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.45 km (2025), ranking 39 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Șuncuiuș?
In Șuncuiuș, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 160.3 m³ (2025), ranking 24 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Șuncuiuș?
The nearest to Șuncuiuș are Vadu Crișului (7.1 km), Bratca (8.4 km), Măgești (9.5 km), Borod (12 km), Bulz (13 km).