Ghelari: population and statistics
Ghelari has a population of 1,826 (2026) across 46.5 km², or 39.2 people per km². It ranks 2,488 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,826 residents
- 46.5 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Ghelari ranks No. 39 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 150.6 m³ in Ghelari, compared with an average of 48.2 m³ in Hunedoara County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.57 ‰ in Ghelari, compared with an average of 2.88 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Ghelari: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Ghelari in numbers
Where is Ghelari?
Population of Ghelari over time
Ghelari had 2,099 residents in 2016 and 1,826 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,991 |
| 2022 | 1,963 |
| 2023 | 1,919 |
| 2024 | 1,867 |
| 2025 | 1,858 |
| 2026 | 1,826 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,520 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Toplița, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hunedoara (65,705 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Ghelari
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 | Ghelari | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.4 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 147 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghelari | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.26 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 151 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,543 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,248 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,966 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 683.5 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 306 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.8 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 719 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 583 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghelari | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.9 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 188 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.57 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 123 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghelari | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ghelari | 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) | 531 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 351 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 524 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghelari | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 150.6 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 26 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,151 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghelari | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghelari | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Ghelari
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 trade70 · 17.9%
- Transport and storage51 · 13.0%
- Construction46 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services41 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services40 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing37 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 5.9%
- Other service activities22 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities40 · 10.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings37 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering25 · 6.4%
- Accommodation25 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghelari?
Ghelari has 1,826 residents (2026), ranking 2,488 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghelari?
Ghelari covers 46.5 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Ghelari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghelari went from 2,099 to 1,826, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Ghelari?
Ghelari is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.717, longitude 22.783.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ghelari?
In Ghelari, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 150.6 m³ (2025), ranking 26 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghelari?
In Ghelari, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.57 ‰ (2026), ranking 123 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Ghelari?
The nearest to Ghelari are Toplița (3.7 km), Lelese (6.9 km), Teliucu Inferior (8.0 km), Cerbăl (8.9 km), Bunila (9.1 km).