Luncoiu de Jos: population and statistics
Luncoiu de Jos has a population of 1,630 (2026) across 49.6 km², or 32.9 people per km². It ranks 2,635 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,630 residents
- 49.6 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Luncoiu de Jos ranks No. 42 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 60 ‰ in Luncoiu de Jos, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Luncoiu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Luncoiu de Jos in numbers
Where is Luncoiu de Jos?
Population of Luncoiu de Jos over time
Luncoiu de Jos had 1,774 residents in 2016 and 1,630 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,688 |
| 2022 | 1,680 |
| 2023 | 1,683 |
| 2024 | 1,678 |
| 2025 | 1,646 |
| 2026 | 1,630 |
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All indicators for Luncoiu de Jos
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 | Luncoiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luncoiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.84 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,044 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 763 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,848 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 468.1 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,791 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.3 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,030 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luncoiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.4 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.68 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 609 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luncoiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Luncoiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 969 of 1,362 |
Education
| Indicator | Luncoiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Luncoiu de Jos
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 trade32 · 18.8%
- Transport and storage24 · 14.1%
- Administrative and support services18 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing16 · 9.4%
- Construction15 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.9%
- Other service activities9 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings10 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luncoiu de Jos?
Luncoiu de Jos has 1,630 residents (2026), ranking 2,635 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Luncoiu de Jos?
Luncoiu de Jos covers 49.6 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Luncoiu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Luncoiu de Jos went from 1,774 to 1,630, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Luncoiu de Jos?
Luncoiu de Jos is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.082, longitude 22.786.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Luncoiu de Jos?
In Luncoiu de Jos, “Existing dwellings” stands at 763 (2025), ranking 2,848 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luncoiu de Jos?
In Luncoiu de Jos, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 60 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,753 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Luncoiu de Jos?
The nearest to Luncoiu de Jos are Vălișoara (5.1 km), Brad (5.3 km), Crișcior (7.6 km), Băița (10.0 km), Bucureșci (10 km).