Bunila: population and statistics
Bunila has a population of 309 (2026) across 61.5 km², or 5.0 people per km². It ranks 3,178 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 309 residents
- 61.5 km²
- 5 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Bunila ranks No. 68 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 35.6 ‰ in Bunila, compared with an average of 48.2 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Bunila: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (4 businesses).
Bunila in numbers
Where is Bunila?
Population of Bunila over time
Bunila had 323 residents in 2016 and 309 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 344 |
| 2022 | 330 |
| 2023 | 318 |
| 2024 | 307 |
| 2025 | 320 |
| 2026 | 309 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,619 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lelese, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lunca Cernii de Jos (776 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Bunila
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 | Bunila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.4 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Bunila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.74 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ||
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.47 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ||
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 327 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,167 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,058 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.2 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ||
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.24 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ |
Economy
| Indicator | Bunila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.6 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Bunila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 19 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
Environment
| Indicator | Bunila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 61.5 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ |
Businesses by activity: Bunila
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 trade6 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage4 · 14.8%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 14.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 14.8%
- Administrative and support services3 · 11.1%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bunila?
Bunila has 309 residents (2026), ranking 3,178 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bunila?
Bunila covers 61.5 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Bunila growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bunila went from 323 to 309, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Bunila?
Bunila is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.694, longitude 22.671.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Bunila?
In Bunila, “Existing dwellings” stands at 327 (2025), ranking 3,167 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Bunila?
The nearest to Bunila are Lelese (4.8 km), Lunca Cernii de Jos (7.6 km), Toplița (8.8 km), Ghelari (9.1 km), Cerbăl (10 km).