Porumbești: population and statistics
Porumbești has a population of 2,550 (2026) across 33.2 km², or 76.7 people per km². It ranks 1,880 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,550 residents
- 33.2 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Porumbești ranks No. 44 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.2 ‰ in Porumbești, compared with an average of 14.6 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.9 ‰ in Porumbești, compared with an average of 44.1 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Porumbești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Porumbești in numbers
Where is Porumbești?
Neighbouring localities
- Halmeu6.4 km · 5,164
- Micula9.6 km · 4,188
- Turulung9.9 km · 4,321
- Agriș11 km · 2,097
- Lazuri12 km · 6,587
- Botiz16 km · 4,182
- Bătarci16 km · 3,689
- Turț17 km · 8,344
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Porumbești over time
Porumbești had 2,657 residents in 2016 and 2,550 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,614 |
| 2022 | 2,587 |
| 2023 | 2,582 |
| 2024 | 2,583 |
| 2025 | 2,563 |
| 2026 | 2,550 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,657 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Halmeu (5,164 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Porumbești
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 | Porumbești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,046 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,109 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Porumbești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 976 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,487 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 382.7 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.5 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,315 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Porumbești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.9 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,915 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.18 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,408 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Porumbești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 890 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Porumbești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Porumbești | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 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: Porumbești
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 trade22 · 30.1%
- Transport and storage10 · 13.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.8%
- Construction5 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 21.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 17.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 12.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Porumbești?
Porumbești has 2,550 residents (2026), ranking 1,880 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Porumbești?
Porumbești covers 33.2 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Porumbești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Porumbești went from 2,657 to 2,550, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Porumbești?
Porumbești is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.981, longitude 22.970.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Porumbești?
In Porumbești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,109 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Porumbești?
In Porumbești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,915 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Porumbești?
The nearest to Porumbești are Halmeu (6.4 km), Micula (9.6 km), Turulung (9.9 km), Agriș (11 km), Lazuri (12 km).