Baia de Criș: population and statistics
Baia de Criș has a population of 2,215 (2026) across 89.3 km², or 24.8 people per km². It ranks 2,155 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,215 residents
- 89.3 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Baia de Criș ranks No. 31 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Baia de Criș, compared with an average of 0.9 nights in Hunedoara County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.90 ‰ in Baia de Criș, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Baia de Criș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Baia de Criș in numbers
Where is Baia de Criș?
Population of Baia de Criș over time
Baia de Criș had 2,560 residents in 2016 and 2,215 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,361 |
| 2022 | 2,319 |
| 2023 | 2,313 |
| 2024 | 2,292 |
| 2025 | 2,248 |
| 2026 | 2,215 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,510 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ribița, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brad (14,001 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Baia de Criș
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 | Baia de Criș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baia de Criș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.22 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,237 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,397 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,705 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 630.7 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.1 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 634 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baia de Criș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.9 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 959 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.16 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 839 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baia de Criș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 520 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Baia de Criș | 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) | 19 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 488 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Baia de Criș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.4 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,484 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.58 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 341 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Baia de Criș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.81 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 270 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Baia de Criș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Baia de Criș
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 trade52 · 22.9%
- Construction23 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage23 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing22 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services13 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 15.9%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings16 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering11 · 4.8%
- Accommodation10 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baia de Criș?
Baia de Criș has 2,215 residents (2026), ranking 2,155 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Baia de Criș?
Baia de Criș covers 89.3 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Baia de Criș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baia de Criș went from 2,560 to 2,215, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Baia de Criș?
Baia de Criș is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.174, longitude 22.715.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Baia de Criș?
In Baia de Criș, “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.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baia de Criș?
In Baia de Criș, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.90 ‰ (2024), ranking 210 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Baia de Criș?
The nearest to Baia de Criș are Ribița (4.1 km), Tomești (6.9 km), Brad (7.6 km), Vața de Jos (9.1 km), Luncoiu de Jos (12 km).