Hopârta: population and statistics
Hopârta has a population of 1,119 (2026) across 59.5 km², or 18.8 people per km². It ranks 2,982 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,119 residents
- 59.5 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Hopârta ranks No. 63 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 16.2% in Hopârta, compared with an average of 2.7% in Alba County and 2.0% nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.04 km in Hopârta, compared with an average of 6.67 km in Alba County and 4.84 km nationally.
Hopârta: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Hopârta in numbers
Where is Hopârta?
Neighbouring localities
- Lopadea Nouă7.6 km · 2,437
- Ocna Mureș7.7 km · 13,275
- Noșlac8.9 km · 1,794
- Fărău9.3 km · 1,396
- Șona9.3 km · 4,265
- Lunca Mureșului11 km · 2,452
- Bichiș14 km · 732
- Unirea15 km · 4,644
Localities of similar size
Population of Hopârta over time
Hopârta had 1,195 residents in 2016 and 1,119 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,136 |
| 2022 | 1,142 |
| 2023 | 1,113 |
| 2024 | 1,113 |
| 2025 | 1,107 |
| 2026 | 1,119 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,329 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lopadea Nouă (2,437 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Hopârta
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 | Hopârta | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 344 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 148 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hopârta | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.04 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 84 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 654 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,989 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 584.5 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.8 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hopârta | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.89 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,644 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hopârta | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 16.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 57 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hopârta | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.5 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,156 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Hopârta | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 134 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 184 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hopârta
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 trade16 · 24.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 12.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage7 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 9.1%
- Construction4 · 6.1%
- Real estate3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 16.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 7.6%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hopârta?
Hopârta has 1,119 residents (2026), ranking 2,982 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hopârta?
Hopârta covers 59.5 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Hopârta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hopârta went from 1,195 to 1,119, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Hopârta?
Hopârta is in Alba County. Latitude 46.331, longitude 23.913.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Hopârta?
In Hopârta, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 16.2% (2026), ranking 57 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hopârta?
In Hopârta, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.04 km (2025), ranking 84 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Hopârta?
The nearest to Hopârta are Lopadea Nouă (7.6 km), Ocna Mureș (7.7 km), Noșlac (8.9 km), Fărău (9.3 km), Șona (9.3 km).