Ilia: population and statistics
Ilia has a population of 3,356 (2026) across 91.8 km², or 36.6 people per km². It ranks 1,360 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,356 residents
- 91.8 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Ilia ranks No. 19 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Ilia, compared with an average of 0.95 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 181 ‰ in Ilia, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Ilia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Ilia in numbers
Where is Ilia?
Neighbouring localities
- Gurasada5.8 km · 1,277
- Dobra7.4 km · 3,199
- Brănișca9.0 km · 1,448
- Vorța9.3 km · 683
- Vețel11 km · 2,898
- Burjuc14 km · 737
- Lăpugiu de Jos15 km · 1,403
- Cârjiți16 km · 733
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ilia over time
Ilia had 3,676 residents in 2016 and 3,356 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,453 |
| 2022 | 3,407 |
| 2023 | 3,427 |
| 2024 | 3,396 |
| 2025 | 3,359 |
| 2026 | 3,356 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,852 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gurasada, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Deva (63,068 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Ilia
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 | Ilia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ilia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.59 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,124 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,341 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,918 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,044 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 571.5 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 768 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.6 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ilia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.7 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 462 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.36 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 227 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ilia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ilia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 660 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ilia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.8 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,356 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.46 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,448 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ilia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ilia | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 181 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ilia
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 trade98 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage68 · 15.0%
- Administrative and support services43 · 9.5%
- Construction41 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing35 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical31 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation20 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines55 · 12.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities41 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings30 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities24 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering22 · 4.9%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing20 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ilia?
Ilia has 3,356 residents (2026), ranking 1,360 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ilia?
Ilia covers 91.8 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Ilia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ilia went from 3,676 to 3,356, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Ilia?
Ilia is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.934, longitude 22.659.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilia?
In Ilia, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,341 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilia?
In Ilia, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 181 ‰ (2025), ranking 179 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Ilia?
The nearest to Ilia are Gurasada (5.8 km), Dobra (7.4 km), Brănișca (9.0 km), Vorța (9.3 km), Vețel (11 km).