Vadu Crișului: population and statistics
Vadu Crișului has a population of 3,886 (2026) across 74.9 km², or 51.9 people per km². It ranks 1,122 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,886 residents
- 74.9 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Vadu Crișului ranks No. 31 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 253 ‰ in Vadu Crișului, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 85.7 m³ in Vadu Crișului, compared with an average of 41.6 m³ in Bihor County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Vadu Crișului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (76 businesses).
Vadu Crișului in numbers
Where is Vadu Crișului?
Neighbouring localities
- Măgești4.2 km · 2,583
- Aușeu6.2 km · 2,780
- Șuncuiuș7.1 km · 2,832
- Borod9.1 km · 3,851
- Aștileu10 km · 3,455
- Bratca10 km · 4,417
- Aleșd12 km · 10,930
- Bulz15 km · 1,989
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Vadu Crișului over time
Vadu Crișului had 4,053 residents in 2016 and 3,886 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,967 |
| 2022 | 3,951 |
| 2023 | 3,922 |
| 2024 | 3,889 |
| 2025 | 3,881 |
| 2026 | 3,886 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,485 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Măgești, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aleșd (10,930 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Vadu Crișului
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 | Vadu Crișului | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vadu Crișului | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.59 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,168 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 701 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,878 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,076 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.3 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,606 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.6 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,014 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vadu Crișului | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.2 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 427 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.86 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 552 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vadu Crișului | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 161 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 540 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vadu Crișului | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.6 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 250 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 725 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 283 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 441 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vadu Crișului | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 85.7 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 110 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.03 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 302 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vadu Crișului | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.03 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 481 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vadu Crișului | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 253 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 42 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vadu Crișului
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 trade96 · 18.9%
- Transport and storage75 · 14.8%
- Administrative and support services54 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing40 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical39 · 7.7%
- Construction36 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 6.5%
- Other service activities26 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)76 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines67 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities28 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities22 · 4.3%
- Construction of buildings21 · 4.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vadu Crișului?
Vadu Crișului has 3,886 residents (2026), ranking 1,122 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vadu Crișului?
Vadu Crișului covers 74.9 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Vadu Crișului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vadu Crișului went from 4,053 to 3,886, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Vadu Crișului?
Vadu Crișului is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.979, longitude 22.499.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vadu Crișului?
In Vadu Crișului, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 253 ‰ (2025), ranking 42 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vadu Crișului?
In Vadu Crișului, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 85.7 m³ (2025), ranking 110 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Vadu Crișului?
The nearest to Vadu Crișului are Măgești (4.2 km), Aușeu (6.2 km), Șuncuiuș (7.1 km), Borod (9.1 km), Aștileu (10 km).