Hilișeu-Horia: population and statistics
Hilișeu-Horia has a population of 3,374 (2026) across 58.5 km², or 57.7 people per km². It ranks 1,353 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,374 residents
- 58.5 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Hilișeu-Horia ranks No. 44 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.3 m² in Hilișeu-Horia, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Botoșani County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 7.1% in Hilișeu-Horia, compared with an average of 1.5% in Botoșani County and 2.0% nationally.
Hilișeu-Horia: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (21 businesses).
Hilișeu-Horia in numbers
Where is Hilișeu-Horia?
Population of Hilișeu-Horia over time
Hilișeu-Horia had 3,605 residents in 2016 and 3,374 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,482 |
| 2022 | 3,463 |
| 2023 | 3,421 |
| 2024 | 3,387 |
| 2025 | 3,402 |
| 2026 | 3,374 |
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All indicators for Hilișeu-Horia
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 | Hilișeu-Horia | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hilișeu-Horia | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,069 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,664 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,309 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 493.2 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,488 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.3 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,895 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hilișeu-Horia | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,120 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.67 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,118 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hilișeu-Horia | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 419 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Hilișeu-Horia | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hilișeu-Horia | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hilișeu-Horia
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 trade30 · 22.9%
- Construction22 · 16.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 13.7%
- Transport and storage12 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 5.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities21 · 16.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 16.0%
- Construction of buildings13 · 9.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 4.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hilișeu-Horia?
Hilișeu-Horia has 3,374 residents (2026), ranking 1,353 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hilișeu-Horia?
Hilișeu-Horia covers 58.5 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Hilișeu-Horia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hilișeu-Horia went from 3,605 to 3,374, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Hilișeu-Horia?
Hilișeu-Horia is in Botoșani County. Latitude 48.020, longitude 26.286.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Hilișeu-Horia?
In Hilișeu-Horia, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.3 m² (2025), ranking 2,895 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Hilișeu-Horia?
In Hilișeu-Horia, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 7.1% (2026), ranking 419 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Hilișeu-Horia?
The nearest to Hilișeu-Horia are Pomârla (4.6 km), Dersca (5.5 km), Ibănești (8.9 km), Lozna (9.1 km), Șendriceni (9.8 km).