Odoreu: population and statistics
Odoreu has a population of 7,024 (2026) across 47.7 km², or 147 people per km². It ranks 440 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +18.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,024 residents
- 47.7 km²
- 147 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Odoreu ranks No. 9 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.66 ‰ in Odoreu, compared with an average of 2.34 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.4 ‰ in Odoreu, compared with an average of 10.1 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Odoreu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (131 businesses).
Odoreu in numbers
Where is Odoreu?
Population of Odoreu over time
Odoreu had 5,919 residents in 2016 and 7,024 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,287 |
| 2022 | 6,384 |
| 2023 | 6,503 |
| 2024 | 6,660 |
| 2025 | 6,894 |
| 2026 | 7,024 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satu Mare County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Satu Mare County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,683 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Botiz, 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Odoreu
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 | Odoreu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.9 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 147 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Odoreu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.85 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,077 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.66 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 25 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,701 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 541 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 384.5 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,807 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.0 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 708 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.67 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 35 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Odoreu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.08 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 393 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 335 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 365 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Odoreu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.8 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 248 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.70 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 332 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Odoreu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Odoreu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 160 ‰ | 569 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 685 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 ‰ | 10.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,336 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Odoreu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.3 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,076 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.83 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 684 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Odoreu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,095 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Odoreu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Odoreu
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 trade195 · 19.6%
- Construction126 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage110 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services97 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing89 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical81 · 8.1%
- Real estate54 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services50 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)131 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities110 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)99 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines94 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings89 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering56 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities54 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 4.0%
- Rental and leasing activities39 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Odoreu?
Odoreu has 7,024 residents (2026), ranking 440 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Odoreu?
Odoreu covers 47.7 km², with a density of 147 people per km².
Is the population of Odoreu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Odoreu went from 5,919 to 7,024, a change of +18.7%.
Where is Odoreu?
Odoreu is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.802, longitude 23.002.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Odoreu?
In Odoreu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.66 ‰ (2025), ranking 25 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Odoreu?
In Odoreu, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,336 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Odoreu?
The nearest to Odoreu are Botiz (6.3 km), Culciu (6.9 km), Satu Mare (8.5 km), Păulești (9.0 km), Agriș (9.1 km).