Bichiș: population and statistics
Bichiș has a population of 732 (2026) across 46.3 km², or 15.8 people per km². It ranks 3,129 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 732 residents
- 46.3 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Bichiș ranks No. 100 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.14 km in Bichiș, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 33.47 km in Bichiș, compared with an average of 5.44 km in Mureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Bichiș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Bichiș in numbers
Where is Bichiș?
Neighbouring localities
- Fărău5.3 km · 1,396
- Ațintiș7.0 km · 1,411
- Șona10 km · 4,265
- Noșlac10 km · 1,794
- Adămuș10 km · 5,156
- Cuci12 km · 1,776
- Cetatea de Baltă14 km · 3,025
- Cucerdea14 km · 1,235
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bichiș over time
Bichiș had 861 residents in 2016 and 732 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 771 |
| 2022 | 758 |
| 2023 | 751 |
| 2024 | 744 |
| 2025 | 738 |
| 2026 | 732 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,482 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fărău (1,396 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Bichiș
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 | Bichiș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bichiș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.47 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 26 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 557 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,078 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 760.9 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 160 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,405 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bichiș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.14 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 8 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 158 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 751 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bichiș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.10 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 470 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bichiș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 689 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 154 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bichiș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.7 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,218 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Bichiș | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 34 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bichiș
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 trade18 · 28.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 20.3%
- Transport and storage8 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing4 · 6.2%
- Construction4 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.7%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 21.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 18.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bichiș?
Bichiș has 732 residents (2026), ranking 3,129 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bichiș?
Bichiș covers 46.3 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Bichiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bichiș went from 861 to 732, a change of −15.0%.
Where is Bichiș?
Bichiș is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.352, longitude 24.089.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bichiș?
In Bichiș, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.14 km (2025), ranking 8 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bichiș?
In Bichiș, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33.47 km (2025), ranking 26 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Bichiș?
The nearest to Bichiș are Fărău (5.3 km), Ațintiș (7.0 km), Șona (10 km), Noșlac (10 km), Adămuș (10 km).