Hunedoara: population and statistics
Hunedoara has a population of 65,705 (2026) across 97.8 km², or 672 people per km². It ranks 36 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 65,705 residents
- 97.8 km²
- 672 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Hunedoara ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.38 ‰ in Hunedoara, compared with an average of 3.00 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Hunedoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,112 businesses).
Hunedoara in numbers
Where is Hunedoara?
Population of Hunedoara over time
Hunedoara had 74,323 residents in 2016 and 65,705 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 70,770 |
| 2022 | 69,522 |
| 2023 | 68,467 |
| 2024 | 67,457 |
| 2025 | 66,569 |
| 2026 | 65,705 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Existing dwellings”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,703 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times the national average.
All indicators for Hunedoara
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 | Hunedoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hunedoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.33 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,384 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,128 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 29,894 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 36 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.0 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.3 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,518 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hunedoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.28 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 895 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 324 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 388 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hunedoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.9 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 780 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.22 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,474 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hunedoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 198 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hunedoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 425 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 410 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 582 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hunedoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.2 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 419 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.59 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,194 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hunedoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.38 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 131 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 312 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hunedoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 580 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: Hunedoara
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 trade1,439 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage832 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services672 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical603 · 9.1%
- Construction523 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing475 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services436 · 6.6%
- Other service activities367 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,112 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)720 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines697 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities485 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities428 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities366 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings323 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities299 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities282 · 4.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities278 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hunedoara?
Hunedoara has 65,705 residents (2026), ranking 36 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hunedoara?
Hunedoara covers 97.8 km², with a density of 672 people per km².
Is the population of Hunedoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hunedoara went from 74,323 to 65,705, a change of −11.6%.
Where is Hunedoara?
Hunedoara is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.770, longitude 22.920.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Hunedoara?
In Hunedoara, “Existing dwellings” stands at 29,894 (2025), ranking 36 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hunedoara?
In Hunedoara, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.38 ‰ (2024), ranking 131 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Hunedoara?
The nearest to Hunedoara are Pestișu Mic (4.1 km), Teliucu Inferior (6.3 km), Băcia (7.7 km), Călan (7.8 km), Cârjiți (11 km).