Hălmăgel: population and statistics
Hălmăgel has a population of 951 (2026) across 83.7 km², or 11.4 people per km². It ranks 3,066 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −22.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 951 residents
- 83.7 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Hălmăgel ranks No. 74 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Hălmăgel, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Arad County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 10.5 in Hălmăgel, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Arad County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Hălmăgel: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (15 businesses).
Hălmăgel in numbers
Where is Hălmăgel?
Neighbouring localities
- Hălmagiu9.0 km · 2,129
- Bulzeștii de Sus9.8 km · 319
- Avram Iancu11 km · 1,329
- Criștioru de Jos11 km · 1,173
- Tomești11 km · 1,001
- Vârfurile11 km · 2,243
- Vața de Jos16 km · 3,202
- Baia de Criș16 km · 2,215
Localities of similar size
Population of Hălmăgel over time
Hălmăgel had 1,226 residents in 2016 and 951 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,069 |
| 2022 | 1,037 |
| 2023 | 989 |
| 2024 | 957 |
| 2025 | 966 |
| 2026 | 951 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,721 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hălmagiu (2,129 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Hălmăgel
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 | Hălmăgel | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 482 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 146 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hălmăgel | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.89 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,798 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 560 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,070 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 588.9 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 672 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.7 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hălmăgel | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.9 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.15 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hălmăgel | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 163 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hălmăgel | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.1 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 200 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 511 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 362 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 47.3 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 229 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hălmăgel | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,585 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hălmăgel | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 465 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 114 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hălmăgel | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hălmăgel
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 trade20 · 20.8%
- Transport and storage15 · 15.6%
- Construction11 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services10 · 10.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.2%
- Real estate5 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings9 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.4%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 7.3%
- Civil engineering6 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities5 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hălmăgel?
Hălmăgel has 951 residents (2026), ranking 3,066 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hălmăgel?
Hălmăgel covers 83.7 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Hălmăgel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hălmăgel went from 1,226 to 951, a change of −22.4%.
Where is Hălmăgel?
Hălmăgel is in Arad County. Latitude 46.317, longitude 22.659.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hălmăgel?
In Hălmăgel, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hălmăgel?
In Hălmăgel, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 99 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Hălmăgel?
The nearest to Hălmăgel are Hălmagiu (9.0 km), Bulzeștii de Sus (9.8 km), Avram Iancu (11 km), Criștioru de Jos (11 km), Tomești (11 km).