Aninoasa (Hunedoara County): population and statistics
Aninoasa has a population of 4,065 (2026) across 30.9 km², or 131 people per km². It ranks 1,059 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,065 residents
- 30.9 km²
- 131 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Aninoasa ranks No. 14 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Aninoasa, compared with an average of 0.9 nights in Hunedoara County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.9 ‰ in Aninoasa, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Aninoasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (90 businesses).
Aninoasa in numbers
Where is Aninoasa?
Population of Aninoasa over time
Aninoasa had 4,759 residents in 2016 and 4,065 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,457 |
| 2022 | 4,367 |
| 2023 | 4,332 |
| 2024 | 4,225 |
| 2025 | 4,146 |
| 2026 | 4,065 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,333 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vulcan (25,150 residents), 3.3 km away.
All indicators for Aninoasa
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 | Aninoasa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 449 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.08 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,747 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,359 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 687 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 580.3 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 714 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.0 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,564 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.38 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 694 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 171 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 720 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.4 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.72 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,924 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,101 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51.7 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 215 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.3 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,248 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.08 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,068 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Aninoasa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aninoasa
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 trade102 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage63 · 14.7%
- Accommodation and food services40 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services39 · 9.1%
- Construction37 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing30 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 5.8%
- Other service activities24 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)90 · 21.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines56 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings25 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering20 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities16 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aninoasa?
Aninoasa has 4,065 residents (2026), ranking 1,059 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aninoasa?
Aninoasa covers 30.9 km², with a density of 131 people per km².
Is the population of Aninoasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aninoasa went from 4,759 to 4,065, a change of −14.6%.
Where is Aninoasa?
Aninoasa is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.378, longitude 23.334.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Aninoasa?
In Aninoasa, “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.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aninoasa?
In Aninoasa, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 320 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Aninoasa?
The nearest to Aninoasa are Vulcan (3.3 km), Petroșani (4.9 km), Lupeni (7.7 km), Bănița (9.4 km), Petrila (9.5 km).