Densuș: population and statistics
Densuș has a population of 1,391 (2026) across 135.7 km², or 10.2 people per km². It ranks 2,819 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,391 residents
- 135.7 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Densuș ranks No. 46 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 56.1 ‰ in Densuș, compared with an average of 48.2 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 7.2 in Densuș, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Hunedoara County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Densuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Densuș in numbers
Where is Densuș?
Population of Densuș over time
Densuș had 1,475 residents in 2016 and 1,391 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,403 |
| 2022 | 1,390 |
| 2023 | 1,384 |
| 2024 | 1,389 |
| 2025 | 1,411 |
| 2026 | 1,391 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,010 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Răchitova, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râu de Mori (3,101 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Densuș
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 | Densuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Densuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.59 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 389 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 799 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,798 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 574.4 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 748 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.7 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 514 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Densuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.1 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 344 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.31 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Densuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 177 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Densuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.5 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 309 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Densuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.8 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 956 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.20 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 217 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Densuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Densuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Densuș
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 trade46 · 20.0%
- Transport and storage35 · 15.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 12.2%
- Construction21 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing20 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 15.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 8.3%
- Forestry and logging13 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 5.2%
- Accommodation11 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Densuș?
Densuș has 1,391 residents (2026), ranking 2,819 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Densuș?
Densuș covers 135.7 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Densuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Densuș went from 1,475 to 1,391, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Densuș?
Densuș is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.579, longitude 22.806.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Densuș?
In Densuș, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 56.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 344 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Densuș?
In Densuș, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 354 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Densuș?
The nearest to Densuș are Răchitova (6.1 km), Totești (6.2 km), General Berthelot (6.5 km), Râu de Mori (9.4 km), Hațeg (12 km).