Vașcău: population and statistics
Vașcău has a population of 2,041 (2026) across 64.3 km², or 31.7 people per km². It ranks 2,302 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,041 residents
- 64.3 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Vașcău ranks No. 81 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 141.6 m³ in Vașcău, compared with an average of 41.6 m³ in Bihor County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.4 ‰ in Vașcău, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Vașcău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Vașcău in numbers
Where is Vașcău?
Population of Vașcău over time
Vașcău had 2,428 residents in 2016 and 2,041 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,224 |
| 2022 | 2,199 |
| 2023 | 2,117 |
| 2024 | 2,088 |
| 2025 | 2,088 |
| 2026 | 2,041 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,007 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cărpinet, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ștei (6,286 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Vașcău
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 | Vașcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 70 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 238 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vașcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.88 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 764 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,183 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,104 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 579.6 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 716 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.4 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vașcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.3 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 340 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.92 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 525 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vașcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 155 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 568 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vașcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 141.6 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 34 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.83 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 539 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vașcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.47 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 68 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vașcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vașcău
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 trade62 · 21.3%
- Manufacturing34 · 11.7%
- Transport and storage33 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services27 · 9.3%
- Construction23 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 6.9%
- Manufacture of food products16 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 5.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities15 · 5.2%
- Forestry and logging11 · 3.8%
- Construction of buildings11 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vașcău?
Vașcău has 2,041 residents (2026), ranking 2,302 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vașcău?
Vașcău covers 64.3 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Vașcău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vașcău went from 2,428 to 2,041, a change of −15.9%.
Where is Vașcău?
Vașcău is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.480, longitude 22.480.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vașcău?
In Vașcău, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 141.6 m³ (2025), ranking 34 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vașcău?
In Vașcău, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 70 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Vașcău?
The nearest to Vașcău are Cărpinet (3.0 km), Câmpani (5.2 km), Lunca (5.7 km), Nucet (6.3 km), Ștei (6.7 km).