Horea: population and statistics
Horea has a population of 1,833 (2026) across 58.6 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 2,483 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,833 residents
- 58.6 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Horea ranks No. 45 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.09 ‰ in Horea, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Alba County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.11 km in Horea, compared with an average of 6.67 km in Alba County and 4.84 km nationally.
Horea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Horea in numbers
Where is Horea?
Neighbouring localities
- Scărișoara7.4 km · 1,385
- Albac7.8 km · 1,845
- Gârda de Sus10 km · 1,360
- Vadu Moților12 km · 1,170
- Beliș13 km · 1,217
- Măguri-Răcătău14 km · 2,223
- Poiana Vadului15 km · 1,014
- Arieșeni16 km · 1,420
Localities of similar size
Population of Horea over time
Horea had 2,102 residents in 2016 and 1,833 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,933 |
| 2022 | 1,916 |
| 2023 | 1,892 |
| 2024 | 1,872 |
| 2025 | 1,860 |
| 2026 | 1,833 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,203 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Scărișoara, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bistra (4,309 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Horea
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 | Horea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Horea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.11 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,427 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,159 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 953 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,530 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 519.9 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.2 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,533 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Horea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.0 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 382 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.36 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 408 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Horea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Horea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.2 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 196 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 994 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 227 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70.4 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 160 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Horea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.31 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,489 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Horea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 92 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Horea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Horea
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 trade56 · 18.7%
- Manufacturing50 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage46 · 15.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 9.0%
- Construction26 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services21 · 7.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation19 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines40 · 13.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)37 · 12.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 10.4%
- Forestry and logging25 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.0%
- Accommodation18 · 6.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities17 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horea?
Horea has 1,833 residents (2026), ranking 2,483 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Horea?
Horea covers 58.6 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Horea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Horea went from 2,102 to 1,833, a change of −12.8%.
Where is Horea?
Horea is in Alba County. Latitude 46.518, longitude 22.952.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Horea?
In Horea, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.09 ‰ (2024), ranking 92 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Horea?
In Horea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.11 km (2025), ranking 2,427 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Horea?
The nearest to Horea are Scărișoara (7.4 km), Albac (7.8 km), Gârda de Sus (10 km), Vadu Moților (12 km), Beliș (13 km).