Hurezani: population and statistics
Hurezani has a population of 1,536 (2026) across 38.3 km², or 40.1 people per km². It ranks 2,701 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,536 residents
- 38.3 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Hurezani ranks No. 66 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.0 ‰ in Hurezani, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Gorj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Hurezani, compared with an average of 1.0 nights in Gorj County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Hurezani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Hurezani in numbers
Where is Hurezani?
Neighbouring localities
- Stejari6.1 km · 2,175
- Vladimir6.2 km · 2,416
- Căpreni8.3 km · 1,803
- Dănciulești9.1 km · 1,694
- Licurici9.3 km · 1,980
- Logrești13 km · 2,305
- Stoina13 km · 2,111
- Săulești13 km · 2,087
Localities of similar size
Population of Hurezani over time
Hurezani had 1,653 residents in 2016 and 1,536 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,593 |
| 2022 | 1,599 |
| 2023 | 1,556 |
| 2024 | 1,558 |
| 2025 | 1,557 |
| 2026 | 1,536 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,360 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Stejari, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vladimir (2,416 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Hurezani
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 | Hurezani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 637 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hurezani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.29 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 855 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.95 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 904 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,623 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 588.5 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 676 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hurezani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.22 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 178 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 156 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 757 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hurezani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.8 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,353 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.30 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,322 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hurezani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 138 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hurezani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,101 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 870 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hurezani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.2 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,079 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hurezani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Hurezani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hurezani
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 trade19 · 26.0%
- Transport and storage13 · 17.8%
- Construction9 · 12.3%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.5%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 5.5%
- Other service activities4 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 20.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 16.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings7 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hurezani?
Hurezani has 1,536 residents (2026), ranking 2,701 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hurezani?
Hurezani covers 38.3 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Hurezani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hurezani went from 1,653 to 1,536, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Hurezani?
Hurezani is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.795, longitude 23.635.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hurezani?
In Hurezani, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 202 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hurezani?
In Hurezani, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Hurezani?
The nearest to Hurezani are Stejari (6.1 km), Vladimir (6.2 km), Căpreni (8.3 km), Dănciulești (9.1 km), Licurici (9.3 km).