Crișcior: population and statistics
Crișcior has a population of 3,540 (2026) across 40.2 km², or 88.1 people per km². It ranks 1,269 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,540 residents
- 40.2 km²
- 88 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Crișcior ranks No. 17 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 230 ‰ in Crișcior, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.28 ‰ in Crișcior, compared with an average of 0.68 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Crișcior: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (73 businesses).
Crișcior in numbers
Where is Crișcior?
Population of Crișcior over time
Crișcior had 3,899 residents in 2016 and 3,540 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,723 |
| 2022 | 3,669 |
| 2023 | 3,664 |
| 2024 | 3,636 |
| 2025 | 3,591 |
| 2026 | 3,540 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,629 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bucureșci, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brad (14,001 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Crișcior
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 | Crișcior | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crișcior | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.25 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,403 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,778 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,167 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 502.3 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,386 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crișcior | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.5 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.82 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crișcior | 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) | 6.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Crișcior | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crișcior | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.7 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 810 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.98 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 862 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Crișcior | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crișcior | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 230 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 69 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crișcior
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 trade98 · 20.8%
- Transport and storage74 · 15.7%
- Administrative and support services47 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing40 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 8.1%
- Construction35 · 7.4%
- Other service activities25 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)73 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines70 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities33 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings22 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles20 · 4.2%
- Accommodation19 · 4.0%
- Rental and leasing activities19 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crișcior?
Crișcior has 3,540 residents (2026), ranking 1,269 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crișcior?
Crișcior covers 40.2 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Crișcior growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crișcior went from 3,899 to 3,540, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Crișcior?
Crișcior is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.124, longitude 22.864.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crișcior?
In Crișcior, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 230 ‰ (2025), ranking 69 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crișcior?
In Crișcior, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.28 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,789 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Crișcior?
The nearest to Crișcior are Bucureșci (2.8 km), Brad (5.8 km), Luncoiu de Jos (7.6 km), Vălișoara (8.6 km), Buceș (9.2 km).