Băcia: population and statistics
Băcia has a population of 1,835 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 62.5 people per km². It ranks 2,482 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,835 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Băcia ranks No. 38 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.6 ‰ in Băcia, compared with an average of 5.0 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.63 ‰ in Băcia, compared with an average of 0.95 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Băcia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Băcia in numbers
Where is Băcia?
Population of Băcia over time
Băcia had 1,846 residents in 2016 and 1,835 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,834 |
| 2022 | 1,832 |
| 2023 | 1,849 |
| 2024 | 1,860 |
| 2025 | 1,869 |
| 2026 | 1,835 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,109 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Simeria (12,925 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Băcia
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 | Băcia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 288 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,143 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băcia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.35 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 845 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.63 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 126 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 968 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,502 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.5 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.45 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 173 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băcia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.50 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 74 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 451 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 202 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băcia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.4 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.36 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 408 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băcia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 263 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băcia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.5 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 295 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băcia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 61.6 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 245 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.68 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 134 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băcia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băcia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băcia
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 trade68 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage48 · 15.1%
- Construction36 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing32 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services27 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 5.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation16 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings24 · 7.5%
- Civil engineering20 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products14 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băcia?
Băcia has 1,835 residents (2026), ranking 2,482 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băcia?
Băcia covers 29.3 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Băcia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băcia went from 1,846 to 1,835, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Băcia?
Băcia is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.803, longitude 23.007.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băcia?
In Băcia, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,143 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băcia?
In Băcia, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.63 ‰ (2025), ranking 126 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Băcia?
The nearest to Băcia are Simeria (5.3 km), Călan (7.4 km), Hunedoara (7.7 km), Rapoltu Mare (8.7 km), Pestișu Mic (9.4 km).