Beltiug: population and statistics
Beltiug has a population of 3,383 (2026) across 117.6 km², or 28.8 people per km². It ranks 1,347 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,383 residents
- 117.6 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Beltiug ranks No. 32 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.7 ‰ in Beltiug, compared with an average of 10.5 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.59 ‰ in Beltiug, compared with an average of 2.61 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Beltiug: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Beltiug in numbers
Where is Beltiug?
Population of Beltiug over time
Beltiug had 3,448 residents in 2016 and 3,383 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,391 |
| 2022 | 3,356 |
| 2023 | 3,351 |
| 2024 | 3,365 |
| 2025 | 3,386 |
| 2026 | 3,383 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,468 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ardud (7,472 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Beltiug
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 | Beltiug | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,978 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beltiug | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.19 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,047 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.48 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,243 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,486 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,563 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 439.3 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.6 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,581 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,473 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beltiug | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.3 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,425 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,856 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beltiug | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beltiug | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.5 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,292 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Beltiug | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Beltiug | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beltiug
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 trade52 · 23.4%
- Construction29 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing25 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage21 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services15 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 18.9%
- Construction of buildings25 · 11.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 10.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.3%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beltiug?
Beltiug has 3,383 residents (2026), ranking 1,347 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beltiug?
Beltiug covers 117.6 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Beltiug growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beltiug went from 3,448 to 3,383, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Beltiug?
Beltiug is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.562, longitude 22.862.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beltiug?
In Beltiug, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,978 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beltiug?
In Beltiug, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.59 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,856 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Beltiug?
The nearest to Beltiug are Ardud (8.1 km), Acâș (8.5 km), Supur (11 km), Socond (11 km), Craidorolț (13 km).