Blăjeni: population and statistics
Blăjeni has a population of 960 (2026) across 85.9 km², or 11.2 people per km². It ranks 3,062 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 960 residents
- 85.9 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Blăjeni ranks No. 57 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.0 ‰ in Blăjeni, compared with an average of 5.0 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Blăjeni, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Blăjeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (7 businesses).
Blăjeni in numbers
Where is Blăjeni?
Population of Blăjeni over time
Blăjeni had 1,088 residents in 2016 and 960 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 989 |
| 2022 | 971 |
| 2023 | 957 |
| 2024 | 964 |
| 2025 | 969 |
| 2026 | 960 |
Did you know?
- “Live births 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.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,031 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buceș (1,707 residents), 3.4 km away.
All indicators for Blăjeni
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 | Blăjeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blăjeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 717 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,912 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 746.9 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 182 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.3 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,075 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blăjeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.8 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,353 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blăjeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Blăjeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 103 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Blăjeni
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 trade9 · 15.0%
- Administrative and support services9 · 15.0%
- Transport and storage6 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.3%
- Real estate5 · 8.3%
- Construction4 · 6.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 8.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 8.3%
- Real estate activities5 · 8.3%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings4 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.7%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blăjeni?
Blăjeni has 960 residents (2026), ranking 3,062 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Blăjeni?
Blăjeni covers 85.9 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Blăjeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Blăjeni went from 1,088 to 960, a change of −11.8%.
Where is Blăjeni?
Blăjeni is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.212, longitude 22.906.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blăjeni?
In Blăjeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,152 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blăjeni?
In Blăjeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,129 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Blăjeni?
The nearest to Blăjeni are Buceș (3.4 km), Bucureșci (9.4 km), Ciuruleasa (9.6 km), Crișcior (10 km), Ribița (11 km).