Burjuc: population and statistics
Burjuc has a population of 737 (2026) across 65.0 km², or 11.3 people per km². It ranks 3,126 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 737 residents
- 65.0 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Burjuc ranks No. 61 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 16 ‰ in Burjuc, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 14 ‰ in Burjuc, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Burjuc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Burjuc in numbers
Where is Burjuc?
Neighbouring localities
- Gurasada7.7 km · 1,277
- Zam7.8 km · 1,502
- Dobra8.5 km · 3,199
- Lăpugiu de Jos9.3 km · 1,403
- Ilia14 km · 3,356
- Vorța15 km · 683
- Petriș16 km · 1,256
- Curtea19 km · 1,277
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Burjuc over time
Burjuc had 819 residents in 2016 and 737 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 755 |
| 2022 | 733 |
| 2023 | 729 |
| 2024 | 735 |
| 2025 | 745 |
| 2026 | 737 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,098 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gurasada (1,277 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Burjuc
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 | Burjuc | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.3 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 145 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 214 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) | 25.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 53 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Burjuc | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 649 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,996 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 880.6 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 68 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.8 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,165 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Burjuc | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.5 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,648 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.36 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,266 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Burjuc | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 14 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,142 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Burjuc | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Burjuc
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 trade12 · 27.3%
- Transport and storage9 · 20.5%
- Construction5 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 9.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 20.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 18.2%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 11.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 11.4%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings3 · 6.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burjuc?
Burjuc has 737 residents (2026), ranking 3,126 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Burjuc?
Burjuc covers 65.0 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Burjuc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Burjuc went from 819 to 737, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Burjuc?
Burjuc is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.970, longitude 22.492.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Burjuc?
In Burjuc, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,152 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Burjuc?
In Burjuc, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,142 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Burjuc?
The nearest to Burjuc are Gurasada (7.7 km), Zam (7.8 km), Dobra (8.5 km), Lăpugiu de Jos (9.3 km), Ilia (14 km).