Mărtinești: population and statistics
Mărtinești has a population of 1,008 (2026) across 60.6 km², or 16.6 people per km². It ranks 3,049 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,008 residents
- 60.6 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Mărtinești ranks No. 55 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.65 km in Mărtinești, compared with an average of 5.11 km in Hunedoara County and 4.84 km nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 32 ‰ in Mărtinești, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Mărtinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (14 businesses).
Mărtinești in numbers
Where is Mărtinești?
Population of Mărtinești over time
Mărtinești had 1,005 residents in 2016 and 1,008 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,012 |
| 2022 | 993 |
| 2023 | 989 |
| 2024 | 1,021 |
| 2025 | 1,013 |
| 2026 | 1,008 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,492 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turdaș (2,178 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Mărtinești
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 | Mărtinești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,392 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărtinești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.65 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 34 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,640 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 594 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,046 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 589.3 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 668 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.6 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 124 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărtinești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.7 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.95 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 160 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărtinești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mărtinești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.7 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 760 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Mărtinești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,111 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 117 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mărtinești
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 trade20 · 25.0%
- Construction14 · 17.5%
- Transport and storage11 · 13.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services9 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities14 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 13.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 7.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărtinești?
Mărtinești has 1,008 residents (2026), ranking 3,049 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărtinești?
Mărtinești covers 60.6 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Mărtinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărtinești went from 1,005 to 1,008, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Mărtinești?
Mărtinești is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.817, longitude 23.133.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărtinești?
In Mărtinești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.65 km (2025), ranking 34 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărtinești?
In Mărtinești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,111 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Mărtinești?
The nearest to Mărtinești are Turdaș (3.7 km), Beriu (5.3 km), Orăștie (5.8 km), Rapoltu Mare (7.0 km), Orăștioara de Sus (9.6 km).