Hălmagiu: population and statistics
Hălmagiu has a population of 2,129 (2026) across 96.7 km², or 22.0 people per km². It ranks 2,235 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −23.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,129 residents
- 96.7 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Hălmagiu ranks No. 53 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.41 ‰ in Hălmagiu, compared with an average of 0.83 ‰ in Arad County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.4 ‰ in Hălmagiu, compared with an average of 11.7 ‰ in Arad County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Hălmagiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Hălmagiu in numbers
Where is Hălmagiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Tomești8.2 km · 1,001
- Hălmăgel9.0 km · 951
- Vața de Jos9.9 km · 3,202
- Vârfurile11 km · 2,243
- Pleșcuța12 km · 981
- Baia de Criș15 km · 2,215
- Bulzeștii de Sus17 km · 319
- Criștioru de Jos17 km · 1,173
Localities of similar size
Population of Hălmagiu over time
Hălmagiu had 2,764 residents in 2016 and 2,129 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,420 |
| 2022 | 2,325 |
| 2023 | 2,273 |
| 2024 | 2,212 |
| 2025 | 2,194 |
| 2026 | 2,129 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,541 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tomești, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vața de Jos (3,202 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Hălmagiu
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 | Hălmagiu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 94 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hălmagiu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.58 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,618 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,387 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,726 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 651.5 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 398 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.8 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hălmagiu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.5 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 878 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.64 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 192 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hălmagiu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hălmagiu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 906 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 517 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hălmagiu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,897 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.56 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 345 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hălmagiu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.41 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.41 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 37 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 277 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hălmagiu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hălmagiu
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 trade54 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage38 · 16.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 10.3%
- Construction24 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing17 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services15 · 6.4%
- Real estate11 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 17.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 15.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings16 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.0%
- Forestry and logging12 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities11 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hălmagiu?
Hălmagiu has 2,129 residents (2026), ranking 2,235 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hălmagiu?
Hălmagiu covers 96.7 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Hălmagiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hălmagiu went from 2,764 to 2,129, a change of −23.0%.
Where is Hălmagiu?
Hălmagiu is in Arad County. Latitude 46.265, longitude 22.569.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hălmagiu?
In Hălmagiu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.41 ‰ (2024), ranking 37 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hălmagiu?
In Hălmagiu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 94 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Hălmagiu?
The nearest to Hălmagiu are Tomești (8.2 km), Hălmăgel (9.0 km), Vața de Jos (9.9 km), Vârfurile (11 km), Pleșcuța (12 km).