Bârsău: population and statistics
Bârsău has a population of 2,146 (2026) across 52.2 km², or 41.1 people per km². It ranks 2,218 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,146 residents
- 52.2 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Bârsău ranks No. 50 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 68.8 m² in Bârsău, compared with an average of 55.3 m² in Satu Mare County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Bârsău, compared with an average of 2.4% in Satu Mare County and 2.0% nationally.
Bârsău: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (15 businesses).
Bârsău in numbers
Where is Bârsău?
Population of Bârsău over time
Bârsău had 2,330 residents in 2016 and 2,146 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,181 |
| 2022 | 2,165 |
| 2023 | 2,177 |
| 2024 | 2,159 |
| 2025 | 2,163 |
| 2026 | 2,146 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,305 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Asuaju de Sus, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fărcașa (4,234 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Bârsău
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 | Bârsău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârsău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.88 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 926 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.19 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 340 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 863 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,698 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 402.1 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.8 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 200 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.59 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 167 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârsău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.4 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.40 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,235 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârsău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bârsău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.2 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,905 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.71 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 250 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârsău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârsău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bârsău
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 trade19 · 22.1%
- Construction17 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage13 · 15.1%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings15 · 17.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 9.3%
- Civil engineering7 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârsău?
Bârsău has 2,146 residents (2026), ranking 2,218 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârsău?
Bârsău covers 52.2 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Bârsău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârsău went from 2,330 to 2,146, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Bârsău?
Bârsău is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.592, longitude 23.219.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Bârsău?
In Bârsău, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 68.8 m² (2025), ranking 200 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bârsău?
In Bârsău, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Bârsău?
The nearest to Bârsău are Asuaju de Sus (5.2 km), Crucișor (6.4 km), Gârdani (7.5 km), Băița de sub Codru (8.1 km), Fărcașa (9.6 km).