Valea lui Mihai: population and statistics
Valea lui Mihai has a population of 10,325 (2026) across 73.3 km², or 141 people per km². It ranks 245 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,325 residents
- 73.3 km²
- 141 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Valea lui Mihai ranks No. 9 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.8 ‰ in Valea lui Mihai, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 274 ‰ in Valea lui Mihai, compared with an average of 282 ‰ in Bihor County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Valea lui Mihai: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (130 businesses).
Valea lui Mihai in numbers
Where is Valea lui Mihai?
Neighbouring localities
- Șimian6.7 km · 3,940
- Curtuișeni7.5 km · 3,827
- Tarcea7.8 km · 2,596
- Sălacea13 km · 3,020
- Pișcolt13 km · 3,003
- Cherechiu15 km · 2,427
- Buduslău17 km · 1,970
- Andrid17 km · 2,655
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Valea lui Mihai over time
Valea lui Mihai had 11,058 residents in 2016 and 10,325 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,697 |
| 2022 | 10,578 |
| 2023 | 10,484 |
| 2024 | 10,425 |
| 2025 | 10,360 |
| 2026 | 10,325 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,273 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șimian, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Marghita (16,304 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Valea lui Mihai
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 | Valea lui Mihai | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,866 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,082 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea lui Mihai | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.67 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,871 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,966 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,904 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 294 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 378.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.5 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,590 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 | Valea lui Mihai | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.08 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 512 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 287 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 464 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea lui Mihai | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.4 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.23 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea lui Mihai | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 274 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 229 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea lui Mihai | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,248 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea lui Mihai | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.5 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,770 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.10 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,063 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea lui Mihai | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 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) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea lui Mihai | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 148 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea lui Mihai
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 trade181 · 24.8%
- Transport and storage98 · 13.4%
- Construction85 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing76 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services57 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical45 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services40 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)130 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)105 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines80 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities68 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings59 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities49 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services29 · 4.0%
- Civil engineering25 · 3.4%
- Rental and leasing activities25 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea lui Mihai?
Valea lui Mihai has 10,325 residents (2026), ranking 245 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea lui Mihai?
Valea lui Mihai covers 73.3 km², with a density of 141 people per km².
Is the population of Valea lui Mihai growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea lui Mihai went from 11,058 to 10,325, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Valea lui Mihai?
Valea lui Mihai is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.520, longitude 22.130.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea lui Mihai?
In Valea lui Mihai, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,082 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea lui Mihai?
In Valea lui Mihai, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 274 ‰ (2024), ranking 229 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Valea lui Mihai?
The nearest to Valea lui Mihai are Șimian (6.7 km), Curtuișeni (7.5 km), Tarcea (7.8 km), Sălacea (13 km), Pișcolt (13 km).