Bixad (Satu Mare County): population and statistics
Bixad has a population of 7,532 (2026) across 77.5 km², or 97.1 people per km². It ranks 400 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,532 residents
- 77.5 km²
- 97 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Bixad ranks No. 6 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 23 ‰ in Bixad, compared with an average of 138 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.2% in Bixad, compared with an average of 2.4% in Satu Mare County and 2.0% nationally.
Bixad: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (130 businesses).
Bixad in numbers
Where is Bixad?
Population of Bixad over time
Bixad had 7,558 residents in 2016 and 7,532 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,596 |
| 2022 | 7,580 |
| 2023 | 7,588 |
| 2024 | 7,547 |
| 2025 | 7,574 |
| 2026 | 7,532 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,860 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Târșolț, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Negrești-Oaș (16,175 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Bixad
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 | Bixad | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bixad | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.63 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,160 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,631 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 569 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 349.3 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,019 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bixad | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.9 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.99 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,669 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bixad | 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) | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bixad | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.0 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 363 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bixad | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 563 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bixad | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bixad
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
- Construction140 · 27.3%
- Wholesale and retail trade96 · 18.7%
- Transport and storage69 · 13.5%
- Administrative and support services46 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing38 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 4.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation20 · 3.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities130 · 25.3%
- Construction of buildings119 · 23.2%
- Civil engineering105 · 20.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines67 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 10.7%
- Rental and leasing activities20 · 3.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 3.7%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 3.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities18 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bixad?
Bixad has 7,532 residents (2026), ranking 400 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bixad?
Bixad covers 77.5 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Bixad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bixad went from 7,558 to 7,532, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Bixad?
Bixad is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.950, longitude 23.388.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bixad?
In Bixad, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bixad?
In Bixad, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.2% (2026), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Bixad?
The nearest to Bixad are Târșolț (4.3 km), Cămărzana (8.8 km), Negrești-Oaș (9.3 km), Călinești-Oaș (10 km), Certeze (12 km).