Vârciorog: population and statistics
Vârciorog has a population of 1,811 (2026) across 80.9 km², or 22.4 people per km². It ranks 2,501 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,811 residents
- 80.9 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Vârciorog ranks No. 90 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.34 km in Vârciorog, compared with an average of 6.40 km in Bihor County and 4.84 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.9 ‰ in Vârciorog, compared with an average of 11.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Vârciorog: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (24 businesses).
Vârciorog in numbers
Where is Vârciorog?
Population of Vârciorog over time
Vârciorog had 2,095 residents in 2016 and 1,811 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,928 |
| 2022 | 1,898 |
| 2023 | 1,872 |
| 2024 | 1,862 |
| 2025 | 1,838 |
| 2026 | 1,811 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,326 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țețchea (3,275 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Vârciorog
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 | Vârciorog | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vârciorog | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.34 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 280 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.31 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 481 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,119 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,225 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 617.9 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 524 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vârciorog | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,383 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.31 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vârciorog | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vârciorog | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 166 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 679 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 598 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vârciorog | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.0 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,035 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vârciorog | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vârciorog | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vârciorog
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 trade33 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage26 · 17.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing13 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services13 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.6%
- Construction9 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 12.6%
- Forestry and logging11 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 4.0%
- Accommodation6 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vârciorog?
Vârciorog has 1,811 residents (2026), ranking 2,501 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vârciorog?
Vârciorog covers 80.9 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Vârciorog growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vârciorog went from 2,095 to 1,811, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Vârciorog?
Vârciorog is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.960, longitude 22.297.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârciorog?
In Vârciorog, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.34 km (2025), ranking 280 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârciorog?
In Vârciorog, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 320 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Vârciorog?
The nearest to Vârciorog are Țețchea (7.1 km), Dobrești (9.5 km), Aștileu (10 km), Copăcel (11 km), Măgești (12 km).