Deva: population and statistics
Deva has a population of 63,068 (2026) across 58.8 km², or 1,073 people per km². It ranks 39 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 63,068 residents
- 58.8 km²
- 1,073 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Deva ranks No. 2 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 668 ‰ in Deva, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.85 ‰ in Deva, compared with an average of 3.00 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Deva: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,744 businesses).
Deva in numbers
Where is Deva?
Population of Deva over time
Deva had 70,494 residents in 2016 and 63,068 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 67,993 |
| 2022 | 67,009 |
| 2023 | 65,894 |
| 2024 | 64,933 |
| 2025 | 63,877 |
| 2026 | 63,068 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,234 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.8 times the national average.
All indicators for Deva
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 | Deva | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 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) | 11.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Deva | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.42 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,542 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 28,129 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 41 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 446.0 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,057 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.2 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,200 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,388 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Deva | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.40 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 883 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 445 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 210 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Deva | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.6 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 149 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.74 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 586 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Deva | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 668 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 15 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Deva | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 488 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 375 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 480 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Deva | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 99.5 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 69 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.08 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,313 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Deva | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 5.85 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 30 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.36 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 87 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Deva | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 159 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 268 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Deva
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 trade2,350 · 19.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,412 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage1,359 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services1,286 · 10.4%
- Construction969 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing905 · 7.3%
- Other service activities669 · 5.4%
- Real estate639 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,744 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,372 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,127 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities885 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities743 · 6.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities669 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities662 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy640 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities639 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings637 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deva?
Deva has 63,068 residents (2026), ranking 39 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Deva?
Deva covers 58.8 km², with a density of 1,073 people per km².
Is the population of Deva growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Deva went from 70,494 to 63,068, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Deva?
Deva is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.872, longitude 22.912.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deva?
In Deva, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 668 ‰ (2024), ranking 15 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deva?
In Deva, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.85 ‰ (2024), ranking 30 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Deva?
The nearest to Deva are Hărău (4.7 km), Șoimuș (6.0 km), Cârjiți (6.5 km), Simeria (8.0 km), Pestișu Mic (8.5 km).