Tămășeu: population and statistics
Tămășeu has a population of 2,099 (2026) across 43.9 km², or 47.8 people per km². It ranks 2,255 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,099 residents
- 43.9 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Tămășeu ranks No. 80 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.2% in Tămășeu, compared with an average of 1.4% in Bihor County and 2.0% nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.6 ‰ in Tămășeu, compared with an average of 17.5 ‰ in Bihor County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Tămășeu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Tămășeu in numbers
Where is Tămășeu?
Neighbouring localities
- Biharia5.6 km · 4,774
- Roșiori7.5 km · 2,813
- Cetariu9.7 km · 2,160
- Sălard10 km · 4,630
- Paleu11 km · 4,190
- Borș12 km · 4,546
- Diosig14 km · 7,094
- Oradea15 km · 212,775
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Tămășeu over time
Tămășeu had 2,063 residents in 2016 and 2,099 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,065 |
| 2022 | 2,085 |
| 2023 | 2,083 |
| 2024 | 2,080 |
| 2025 | 2,076 |
| 2026 | 2,099 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,147 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Biharia (4,774 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Tămășeu
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 | Tămășeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tămășeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.96 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 751 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.43 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 960 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,514 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 457.4 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,930 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.3 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,518 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,574 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tămășeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.00 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 741 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 97 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 867 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tămășeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.4 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 421 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.86 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tămășeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 517 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tămășeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 690 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tămășeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.3 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,495 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.67 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 714 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tămășeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tămășeu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tămășeu
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 trade63 · 20.0%
- Administrative and support services37 · 11.7%
- Transport and storage32 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing30 · 9.5%
- Construction26 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 8.3%
- Real estate17 · 5.4%
- Other service activities16 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 12.1%
- Office administration and business support activities28 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 7.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities17 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings15 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tămășeu?
Tămășeu has 2,099 residents (2026), ranking 2,255 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tămășeu?
Tămășeu covers 43.9 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Tămășeu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tămășeu went from 2,063 to 2,099, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Tămășeu?
Tămășeu is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.202, longitude 21.906.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Tămășeu?
In Tămășeu, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.2% (2026), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tămășeu?
In Tămășeu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 308 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Tămășeu?
The nearest to Tămășeu are Biharia (5.6 km), Roșiori (7.5 km), Cetariu (9.7 km), Sălard (10 km), Paleu (11 km).