Cârjiți: population and statistics
Cârjiți has a population of 733 (2026) across 45.3 km², or 16.2 people per km². It ranks 3,128 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 733 residents
- 45.3 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Cârjiți ranks No. 62 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 16 ‰ in Cârjiți, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 252 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.4 ‰ in Cârjiți, compared with an average of 18.1 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Cârjiți: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Cârjiți in numbers
Where is Cârjiți?
Population of Cârjiți over time
Cârjiți had 680 residents in 2016 and 733 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 708 |
| 2022 | 703 |
| 2023 | 714 |
| 2024 | 735 |
| 2025 | 755 |
| 2026 | 733 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,349 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Deva (63,068 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Cârjiți
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 | Cârjiți | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.4 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 57 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cârjiți | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.19 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 111 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 504 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,121 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 687.6 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 291 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.2 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.09 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 247 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cârjiți | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.82 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 113 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cârjiți | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 16 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cârjiți | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57.3 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 199 of 1,362 |
Businesses by activity: Cârjiți
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 trade22 · 18.6%
- Manufacturing14 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage14 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services14 · 11.9%
- Construction11 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 5.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 5.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing5 · 4.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 4.2%
- Education5 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cârjiți?
Cârjiți has 733 residents (2026), ranking 3,128 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cârjiți?
Cârjiți covers 45.3 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Cârjiți growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cârjiți went from 680 to 733, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Cârjiți?
Cârjiți is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.850, longitude 22.833.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârjiți?
In Cârjiți, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,129 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârjiți?
In Cârjiți, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 57 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Cârjiți?
The nearest to Cârjiți are Deva (6.5 km), Vețel (6.6 km), Pestișu Mic (7.1 km), Șoimuș (8.5 km), Brănișca (8.7 km).