Viișoara (Bihor County): population and statistics
Viișoara has a population of 1,251 (2026) across 43.1 km², or 29.1 people per km². It ranks 2,912 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,251 residents
- 43.1 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Viișoara ranks No. 97 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.79 km in Viișoara, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Bihor County and 3.05 km nationally.
Viișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Viișoara in numbers
Where is Viișoara?
Neighbouring localities
- Boianu Mare6.4 km · 1,163
- Săuca6.7 km · 1,614
- Pir6.9 km · 1,520
- Marghita10 km · 16,304
- Abram10 km · 2,833
- Balc11 km · 3,099
- Cehal11 km · 1,366
- Santău13 km · 2,481
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Viișoara over time
Viișoara had 1,329 residents in 2016 and 1,251 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,316 |
| 2022 | 1,294 |
| 2023 | 1,277 |
| 2024 | 1,280 |
| 2025 | 1,263 |
| 2026 | 1,251 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,031 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Boianu Mare, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Marghita (16,304 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Viișoara
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 | Viișoara | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,748 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viișoara | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.39 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 400 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 619 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,024 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 494.8 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,473 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.0 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,792 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viișoara | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,062 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.40 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viișoara | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Viișoara | 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 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.79 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 55 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Viișoara | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 413 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Viișoara | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Viișoara
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 trade16 · 21.9%
- Administrative and support services10 · 13.7%
- Construction8 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage8 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.8%
- Other service activities5 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 15.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.7%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 5.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 5.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viișoara?
Viișoara has 1,251 residents (2026), ranking 2,912 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Viișoara?
Viișoara covers 43.1 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Viișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Viișoara went from 1,329 to 1,251, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Viișoara?
Viișoara is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.401, longitude 22.443.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viișoara?
In Viișoara, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.79 km (2025), ranking 55 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Viișoara?
In Viișoara, “Existing dwellings” stands at 619 (2025), ranking 3,024 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Viișoara?
The nearest to Viișoara are Boianu Mare (6.4 km), Săuca (6.7 km), Pir (6.9 km), Marghita (10 km), Abram (10 km).