Bilbor: population and statistics
Bilbor has a population of 2,411 (2026) across 226.9 km², or 10.6 people per km². It ranks 1,985 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,411 residents
- 226.9 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Bilbor ranks No. 44 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.9 ‰ in Bilbor, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.3 in Bilbor, compared with an average of 4.1 per 10,000 inh. in Harghita County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Bilbor: the most common activity among active businesses is Forestry and logging (31 businesses).
Bilbor in numbers
Where is Bilbor?
Neighbouring localities
- Toplița13 km · 14,715
- Borsec16 km · 2,572
- Corbu17 km · 1,423
- Panaci18 km · 2,127
- Sărmaș20 km · 3,604
- Șaru Dornei23 km · 4,073
- Gălăuțaș23 km · 2,235
- Stânceni23 km · 1,305
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bilbor over time
Bilbor had 2,679 residents in 2016 and 2,411 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,575 |
| 2022 | 2,541 |
| 2023 | 2,503 |
| 2024 | 2,491 |
| 2025 | 2,446 |
| 2026 | 2,411 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,773 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Toplița (14,715 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Bilbor
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 | Bilbor | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bilbor | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,008 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,425 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 418.1 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,451 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.3 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bilbor | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.5 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,410 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bilbor | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 155 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 568 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bilbor | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 226 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 597 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.7 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 333 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Bilbor | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bilbor | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bilbor
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 trade45 · 20.2%
- Manufacturing34 · 15.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 14.8%
- Transport and storage29 · 13.0%
- Construction16 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.9%
- Administrative and support services10 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Forestry and logging31 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)29 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 10.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 3.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bilbor?
Bilbor has 2,411 residents (2026), ranking 1,985 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bilbor?
Bilbor covers 226.9 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Bilbor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bilbor went from 2,679 to 2,411, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Bilbor?
Bilbor is in Harghita County. Latitude 47.093, longitude 25.468.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bilbor?
In Bilbor, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bilbor?
In Bilbor, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 223 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Bilbor?
The nearest to Bilbor are Toplița (13 km), Borsec (16 km), Corbu (17 km), Panaci (18 km), Sărmaș (20 km).