Boșorod: population and statistics
Boșorod has a population of 1,767 (2026) across 132.2 km², or 13.4 people per km². It ranks 2,534 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,767 residents
- 132.2 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Boșorod ranks No. 40 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 57.7 ‰ in Boșorod, compared with an average of 28.7 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Boșorod: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Boșorod in numbers
Where is Boșorod?
Population of Boșorod over time
Boșorod had 1,985 residents in 2016 and 1,767 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,859 |
| 2022 | 1,836 |
| 2023 | 1,822 |
| 2024 | 1,793 |
| 2025 | 1,773 |
| 2026 | 1,767 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,517 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bretea Română (2,705 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Boșorod
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 | Boșorod | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boșorod | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.64 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,112 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 834 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,738 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 472.0 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,746 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.3 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 484 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boșorod | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.0 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.70 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boșorod | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Boșorod | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57.7 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boșorod | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.2 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 419 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.75 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 326 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Boșorod | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Boșorod | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boșorod
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 trade41 · 20.2%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage19 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing18 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.4%
- Construction16 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings12 · 5.9%
- Accommodation12 · 5.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities12 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boșorod?
Boșorod has 1,767 residents (2026), ranking 2,534 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boșorod?
Boșorod covers 132.2 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Boșorod growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boșorod went from 1,985 to 1,767, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Boșorod?
Boșorod is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.626, longitude 23.129.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Boșorod?
In Boșorod, “Existing dwellings” stands at 834 (2025), ranking 2,738 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boșorod?
In Boșorod, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 57.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 197 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Boșorod?
The nearest to Boșorod are Bretea Română (9.8 km), Orăștioara de Sus (12 km), Pui (13 km), Sântămăria-Orlea (13 km), Hațeg (14 km).