Halmeu: population and statistics
Halmeu has a population of 5,164 (2026) across 52.6 km², or 98.1 people per km². It ranks 711 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,164 residents
- 52.6 km²
- 98 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Halmeu ranks No. 16 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 324.7 ‰ in Halmeu, compared with an average of 422.7 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.0 ‰ in Halmeu, compared with an average of 10.5 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Halmeu: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (45 businesses).
Halmeu in numbers
Where is Halmeu?
Population of Halmeu over time
Halmeu had 5,347 residents in 2016 and 5,164 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,306 |
| 2022 | 5,301 |
| 2023 | 5,248 |
| 2024 | 5,185 |
| 2025 | 5,159 |
| 2026 | 5,164 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,374 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Turulung, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turț (8,344 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Halmeu
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 | Halmeu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,105 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Halmeu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.41 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,661 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,078 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,677 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,287 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 324.7 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,095 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.3 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,114 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Halmeu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.3 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,402 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.94 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,713 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Halmeu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Halmeu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.4 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,467 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Halmeu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Halmeu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Halmeu
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 trade53 · 22.5%
- Construction49 · 20.8%
- Transport and storage26 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing17 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services16 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities45 · 19.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 14.8%
- Construction of buildings32 · 13.6%
- Civil engineering29 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 9.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Halmeu?
Halmeu has 5,164 residents (2026), ranking 711 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Halmeu?
Halmeu covers 52.6 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Halmeu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Halmeu went from 5,347 to 5,164, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Halmeu?
Halmeu is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.979, longitude 23.056.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Halmeu?
In Halmeu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 324.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,095 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Halmeu?
In Halmeu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,105 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Halmeu?
The nearest to Halmeu are Turulung (5.5 km), Porumbești (6.4 km), Turț (10 km), Bătarci (11 km), Agriș (11 km).