Geoagiu: population and statistics
Geoagiu has a population of 5,642 (2026) across 155.9 km², or 36.2 people per km². It ranks 618 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,642 residents
- 155.9 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Geoagiu ranks No. 13 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 23.7 nights in Geoagiu, compared with an average of 0.9 nights in Hunedoara County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 ‰ in Geoagiu, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Geoagiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (124 businesses).
Geoagiu in numbers
Where is Geoagiu?
Population of Geoagiu over time
Geoagiu had 5,638 residents in 2016 and 5,642 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,563 |
| 2022 | 5,564 |
| 2023 | 5,629 |
| 2024 | 5,617 |
| 2025 | 5,629 |
| 2026 | 5,642 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,842 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Geoagiu
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 | Geoagiu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geoagiu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.10 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 886 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,429 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,143 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 418 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 557.1 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.60 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 803 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Geoagiu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.55 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 218 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 389 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 268 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geoagiu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.7 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.48 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Geoagiu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 172 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 172 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Geoagiu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 23.7 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 26 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8,755 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 34 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 272.1 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 46 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Geoagiu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.9 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 637 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.58 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 434 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Geoagiu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.30 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 220 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,696 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.89 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 323 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Geoagiu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 123 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Geoagiu
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 trade158 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage72 · 11.1%
- Accommodation and food services68 · 10.5%
- Construction54 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services46 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing43 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 5.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)124 · 19.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines64 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities54 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings38 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 5.2%
- Accommodation31 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering25 · 3.9%
- Rental and leasing activities24 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geoagiu?
Geoagiu has 5,642 residents (2026), ranking 618 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Geoagiu?
Geoagiu covers 155.9 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Geoagiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Geoagiu went from 5,638 to 5,642, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Geoagiu?
Geoagiu is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.920, longitude 23.200.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Geoagiu?
In Geoagiu, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 23.7 nights (2025), ranking 26 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Geoagiu?
In Geoagiu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,696 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Geoagiu?
The nearest to Geoagiu are Orăștie (8.9 km), Turdaș (9.3 km), Șibot (10 km), Ceru-Băcăinți (11 km), Rapoltu Mare (11 km).