Pișcolt: population and statistics
Pișcolt has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 71.1 km², or 42.2 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 71.1 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Pișcolt ranks No. 38 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.7 ‰ in Pișcolt, compared with an average of 12.9 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 32 ‰ in Pișcolt, compared with an average of 213 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Pișcolt: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Pișcolt in numbers
Where is Pișcolt?
Population of Pișcolt over time
Pișcolt had 3,206 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,103 |
| 2022 | 3,096 |
| 2023 | 3,082 |
| 2024 | 3,042 |
| 2025 | 3,025 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,958 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Curtuișeni, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea lui Mihai (10,325 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Pișcolt
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 | Pișcolt | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,053 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pișcolt | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.99 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 906 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,192 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,082 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 396.9 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,200 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pișcolt | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.80 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 849 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 92 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 875 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pișcolt | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.6 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.00 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pișcolt | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 577 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pișcolt | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 44.0 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 540 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pișcolt | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pișcolt | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 137 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pișcolt
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 trade37 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage24 · 16.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing13 · 8.8%
- Construction10 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.4%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 15.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 13.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pișcolt?
Pișcolt has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pișcolt?
Pișcolt covers 71.1 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Pișcolt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pișcolt went from 3,206 to 3,003, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Pișcolt?
Pișcolt is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.580, longitude 22.276.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pișcolt?
In Pișcolt, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,053 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pișcolt?
In Pișcolt, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Pișcolt?
The nearest to Pișcolt are Curtuișeni (5.4 km), Sanislău (6.6 km), Petrești (8.5 km), Andrid (8.7 km), Tiream (12 km).