Pir: population and statistics
Pir has a population of 1,520 (2026) across 41.1 km², or 37.0 people per km². It ranks 2,712 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,520 residents
- 41.1 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Pir ranks No. 60 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 19.3% in Pir, compared with an average of 2.4% in Satu Mare County and 2.0% nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Pir, compared with an average of 0.80 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Pir: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Pir in numbers
Where is Pir?
Population of Pir over time
Pir had 1,594 residents in 2016 and 1,520 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,551 |
| 2022 | 1,540 |
| 2023 | 1,534 |
| 2024 | 1,542 |
| 2025 | 1,533 |
| 2026 | 1,520 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,759 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Viișoara, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Andrid (2,655 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Pir
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 | Pir | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 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) | 13.8 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pir | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.32 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,677 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 642 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,006 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.4 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.5 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,945 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pir | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.8 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pir | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 19.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 28 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pir | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 57.2 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 300 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pir | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pir | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pir
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 trade15 · 30.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 18.4%
- Transport and storage5 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 6.1%
- Other service activities3 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 20.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 18.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 10.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 6.1%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods3 · 6.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pir?
Pir has 1,520 residents (2026), ranking 2,712 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pir?
Pir covers 41.1 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Pir growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pir went from 1,594 to 1,520, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Pir?
Pir is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.453, longitude 22.391.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Pir?
In Pir, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 19.3% (2026), ranking 28 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pir?
In Pir, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Pir?
The nearest to Pir are Viișoara (6.9 km), Săuca (7.2 km), Andrid (8.2 km), Sălacea (9.2 km), Santău (9.7 km).