Tărcaia: population and statistics
Tărcaia has a population of 1,842 (2026) across 77.2 km², or 23.9 people per km². It ranks 2,477 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,842 residents
- 77.2 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Tărcaia ranks No. 88 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Tărcaia, compared with an average of 4.52 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 10.9 m³ in Tărcaia, compared with an average of 41.6 m³ in Bihor County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Tărcaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (18 businesses).
Tărcaia in numbers
Where is Tărcaia?
Neighbouring localities
- Lazuri de Beiuș4.2 km · 1,502
- Finiș5.6 km · 3,593
- Rieni8.2 km · 3,003
- Beiuș9.5 km · 10,345
- Drăgănești11 km · 2,874
- Lunca12 km · 2,581
- Pocola13 km · 1,366
- Șoimi13 km · 2,316
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Tărcaia over time
Tărcaia had 2,060 residents in 2016 and 1,842 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,943 |
| 2022 | 1,918 |
| 2023 | 1,895 |
| 2024 | 1,880 |
| 2025 | 1,876 |
| 2026 | 1,842 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,815 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lazuri de Beiuș, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Finiș (3,593 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Tărcaia
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 | Tărcaia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 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) | 16.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tărcaia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.14 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,249 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 951 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,535 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 516.3 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.5 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,285 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tărcaia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.4 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tărcaia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tărcaia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.9 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,325 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.08 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 502 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tărcaia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tărcaia | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tărcaia
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 · 20.8%
- Construction19 · 15.2%
- Transport and storage15 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 4.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities18 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 11.2%
- Construction of buildings12 · 9.6%
- Civil engineering8 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 5.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.8%
- Forestry and logging5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tărcaia?
Tărcaia has 1,842 residents (2026), ranking 2,477 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tărcaia?
Tărcaia covers 77.2 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Tărcaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tărcaia went from 2,060 to 1,842, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Tărcaia?
Tărcaia is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.575, longitude 22.289.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tărcaia?
In Tărcaia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Tărcaia?
In Tărcaia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 10.9 m³ (2025), ranking 2,325 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Tărcaia?
The nearest to Tărcaia are Lazuri de Beiuș (4.2 km), Finiș (5.6 km), Rieni (8.2 km), Beiuș (9.5 km), Drăgănești (11 km).