Tarcea: population and statistics
Tarcea has a population of 2,596 (2026) across 64.6 km², or 40.2 people per km². It ranks 1,846 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,596 residents
- 64.6 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Tarcea ranks No. 62 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.8 ‰ in Tarcea, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 40.6 m² in Tarcea, compared with an average of 50.2 m² in Bihor County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Tarcea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Tarcea in numbers
Where is Tarcea?
Population of Tarcea over time
Tarcea had 2,748 residents in 2016 and 2,596 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,653 |
| 2022 | 2,638 |
| 2023 | 2,622 |
| 2024 | 2,606 |
| 2025 | 2,597 |
| 2026 | 2,596 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,043 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Sălacea, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea lui Mihai (10,325 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Tarcea
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 | Tarcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tarcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.74 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,139 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,117 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,229 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.3 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,290 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.6 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tarcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.1 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,587 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.93 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,724 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tarcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tarcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.4 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,437 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tarcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tarcea | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tarcea
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 trade24 · 27.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage12 · 13.6%
- Construction9 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 22.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 20.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering3 · 3.4%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tarcea?
Tarcea has 2,596 residents (2026), ranking 1,846 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tarcea?
Tarcea covers 64.6 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Tarcea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tarcea went from 2,748 to 2,596, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Tarcea?
Tarcea is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.456, longitude 22.174.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tarcea?
In Tarcea, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 307 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Tarcea?
In Tarcea, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 40.6 m² (2025), ranking 2,666 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Tarcea?
The nearest to Tarcea are Sălacea (7.2 km), Valea lui Mihai (7.8 km), Șimian (8.4 km), Cherechiu (9.2 km), Buduslău (9.3 km).