Cerbăl: population and statistics
Cerbăl has a population of 388 (2026) across 128.5 km², or 3.0 people per km². It ranks 3,172 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 388 residents
- 128.5 km²
- 3 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Cerbăl ranks No. 65 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 43.8 ‰ in Cerbăl, compared with an average of 48.2 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Cerbăl: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (7 businesses).
Cerbăl in numbers
Where is Cerbăl?
Population of Cerbăl over time
Cerbăl had 462 residents in 2016 and 388 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 433 |
| 2022 | 414 |
| 2023 | 407 |
| 2024 | 411 |
| 2025 | 400 |
| 2026 | 388 |
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All indicators for Cerbăl
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 | Cerbăl | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Cerbăl | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.61 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ||
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 325 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,168 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 837.6 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.4 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ||
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.58 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ |
Economy
| Indicator | Cerbăl | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.8 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Cerbăl | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 23 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cerbăl | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ||
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ||
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.7 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ |
Environment
| Indicator | Cerbăl | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 110.8 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ |
Businesses by activity: Cerbăl
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
- Transport and storage8 · 16.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade7 · 14.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing5 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 8.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.0%
- Forestry and logging4 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 8.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 6.0%
- Accommodation3 · 6.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 6.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 6.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cerbăl?
Cerbăl has 388 residents (2026), ranking 3,172 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cerbăl?
Cerbăl covers 128.5 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Cerbăl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cerbăl went from 462 to 388, a change of −16.0%.
Where is Cerbăl?
Cerbăl is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.781, longitude 22.716.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Cerbăl?
In Cerbăl, “Existing dwellings” stands at 325 (2025), ranking 3,168 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Cerbăl?
The nearest to Cerbăl are Lelese (5.6 km), Ghelari (8.9 km), Bătrâna (10 km), Bunila (10 km), Cârjiți (12 km).