Orăștioara de Sus: population and statistics
Orăștioara de Sus has a population of 2,086 (2026) across 227.3 km², or 9.2 people per km². It ranks 2,269 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,086 residents
- 227.3 km²
- 9 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Orăștioara de Sus ranks No. 34 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 152.0 ‰ in Orăștioara de Sus, compared with an average of 28.7 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 35 ‰ in Orăștioara de Sus, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Orăștioara de Sus: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Orăștioara de Sus in numbers
Where is Orăștioara de Sus?
Population of Orăștioara de Sus over time
Orăștioara de Sus had 2,158 residents in 2016 and 2,086 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,134 |
| 2022 | 2,076 |
| 2023 | 2,089 |
| 2024 | 2,095 |
| 2025 | 2,094 |
| 2026 | 2,086 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,829 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Beriu (3,703 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Orăștioara de Sus
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 | Orăștioara de Sus | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orăștioara de Sus | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.51 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 573 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,051 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,345 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.8 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,369 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.4 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 618 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orăștioara de Sus | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.0 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 631 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.36 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 735 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orăștioara de Sus | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orăștioara de Sus | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.9 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 161 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,204 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 108 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 152.0 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 78 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Orăștioara de Sus | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.6 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,688 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Orăștioara de Sus | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Orăștioara de Sus | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Orăștioara de Sus
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 trade51 · 20.7%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage29 · 11.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation21 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing14 · 5.7%
- Construction12 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 15.4%
- Accommodation28 · 11.4%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 10.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 9.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities21 · 8.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.7%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 4.9%
- Forestry and logging11 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orăștioara de Sus?
Orăștioara de Sus has 2,086 residents (2026), ranking 2,269 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Orăștioara de Sus?
Orăștioara de Sus covers 227.3 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Orăștioara de Sus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orăștioara de Sus went from 2,158 to 2,086, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Orăștioara de Sus?
Orăștioara de Sus is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.733, longitude 23.167.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orăștioara de Sus?
In Orăștioara de Sus, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 152.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 78 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orăștioara de Sus?
In Orăștioara de Sus, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 35 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Orăștioara de Sus?
The nearest to Orăștioara de Sus are Beriu (6.6 km), Mărtinești (9.6 km), Orăștie (12 km), Călan (12 km), Boșorod (12 km).