Balșa: population and statistics
Balșa has a population of 797 (2026) across 151.9 km², or 5.2 people per km². It ranks 3,112 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 797 residents
- 151.9 km²
- 5 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Balșa ranks No. 59 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,207 ‰ in Balșa, compared with an average of 506.6 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 10 ‰ in Balșa, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Balșa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Balșa in numbers
Where is Balșa?
Population of Balșa over time
Balșa had 857 residents in 2016 and 797 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 784 |
| 2022 | 777 |
| 2023 | 800 |
| 2024 | 798 |
| 2025 | 805 |
| 2026 | 797 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,275 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Almașu Mare, 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Balșa
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 | Balșa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.6 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 70 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Balșa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.51 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 962 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,512 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,207 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 9 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.7 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Balșa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.9 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.51 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,249 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Balșa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 10 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Balșa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.1 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 401 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Balșa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.25 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.25 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 56 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Balșa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 51 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Balșa
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 trade23 · 20.7%
- Transport and storage14 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing13 · 11.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 10.8%
- Construction9 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.4%
- Other service activities6 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 12.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 10.8%
- Accommodation9 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.2%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 3.6%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.6%
- Other manufacturing4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balșa?
Balșa has 797 residents (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Balșa?
Balșa covers 151.9 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Balșa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Balșa went from 857 to 797, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Balșa?
Balșa is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.042, longitude 23.056.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balșa?
In Balșa, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,207 ‰ (2025), ranking 9 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balșa?
In Balșa, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,152 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Balșa?
The nearest to Balșa are Almașu Mare (6.9 km), Certeju de Sus (10 km), Băița (13 km), Bucureșci (15 km), Ceru-Băcăinți (16 km).