Bănița: population and statistics
Bănița has a population of 1,237 (2026) across 81.0 km², or 15.3 people per km². It ranks 2,919 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,237 residents
- 81.0 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Bănița ranks No. 49 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 412.3 m³ in Bănița, compared with an average of 48.2 m³ in Hunedoara County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Bănița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Bănița in numbers
Where is Bănița?
Population of Bănița over time
Bănița had 1,153 residents in 2016 and 1,237 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,197 |
| 2022 | 1,207 |
| 2023 | 1,217 |
| 2024 | 1,230 |
| 2025 | 1,238 |
| 2026 | 1,237 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,342 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vulcan (25,150 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Bănița
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 | Bănița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bănița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,655 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 526 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,107 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 425.2 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bănița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.8 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.23 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bănița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bănița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.6 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 302 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bănița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 412.3 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 3 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,414 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Bănița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,016 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bănița
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 trade25 · 20.7%
- Administrative and support services15 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.4%
- Construction8 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 6.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.6%
- Accommodation8 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bănița?
Bănița has 1,237 residents (2026), ranking 2,919 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bănița?
Bănița covers 81.0 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Bănița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bănița went from 1,153 to 1,237, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Bănița?
Bănița is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.446, longitude 23.261.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bănița?
In Bănița, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 412.3 m³ (2025), ranking 3 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Bănița?
In Bănița, “Existing dwellings” stands at 526 (2025), ranking 3,107 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Bănița?
The nearest to Bănița are Vulcan (7.6 km), Baru (8.0 km), Aninoasa (9.4 km), Petroșani (9.5 km), Lupeni (9.7 km).