Bretea Română: population and statistics
Bretea Română has a population of 2,705 (2026) across 100.2 km², or 27.0 people per km². It ranks 1,778 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,705 residents
- 100.2 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Bretea Română ranks No. 28 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Bretea Română, compared with an average of 0.9 nights in Hunedoara County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.41 km in Bretea Română, compared with an average of 5.11 km in Hunedoara County and 4.84 km nationally.
Bretea Română: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Bretea Română in numbers
Where is Bretea Română?
Population of Bretea Română over time
Bretea Română had 2,828 residents in 2016 and 2,705 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,801 |
| 2022 | 2,760 |
| 2023 | 2,718 |
| 2024 | 2,736 |
| 2025 | 2,726 |
| 2026 | 2,705 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,034 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Călan (12,202 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Bretea Română
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 | Bretea Română | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bretea Română | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.41 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 246 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.96 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 573 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) | 516.5 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.6 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 667 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.48 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 861 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bretea Română | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.7 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 567 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.96 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bretea Română | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bretea Română | 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) | 22 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,090 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39.2 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 277 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bretea Română | 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) | 1.40 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,465 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Bretea Română | 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) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bretea Română
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 trade77 · 23.1%
- Manufacturing42 · 12.6%
- Transport and storage42 · 12.6%
- Construction34 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services29 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 5.1%
- Other service activities16 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 18.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings24 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 7.2%
- Manufacture of food products18 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering17 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bretea Română?
Bretea Română has 2,705 residents (2026), ranking 1,778 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bretea Română?
Bretea Română covers 100.2 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Bretea Română growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bretea Română went from 2,828 to 2,705, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Bretea Română?
Bretea Română is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.667, longitude 23.017.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bretea Română?
In Bretea Română, “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.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bretea Română?
In Bretea Română, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.41 km (2025), ranking 246 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Bretea Română?
The nearest to Bretea Română are Călan (7.7 km), Hațeg (8.4 km), Sântămăria-Orlea (9.2 km), Boșorod (9.8 km), Teliucu Inferior (12 km).