Pestișu Mic: population and statistics
Pestișu Mic has a population of 1,225 (2026) across 50.5 km², or 24.3 people per km². It ranks 2,930 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,225 residents
- 50.5 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Pestișu Mic ranks No. 50 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.16 ‰ in Pestișu Mic, compared with an average of 2.88 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 33 ‰ in Pestișu Mic, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Pestișu Mic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Pestișu Mic in numbers
Where is Pestișu Mic?
Population of Pestișu Mic over time
Pestișu Mic had 1,151 residents in 2016 and 1,225 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,116 |
| 2022 | 1,130 |
| 2023 | 1,166 |
| 2024 | 1,189 |
| 2025 | 1,207 |
| 2026 | 1,225 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,073 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hunedoara (65,705 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Pestișu Mic
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 | Pestișu Mic | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.7 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pestișu Mic | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.08 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 354 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 704 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,920 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 574.7 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 746 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.2 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 361 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pestișu Mic | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.3 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 215 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.16 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 62 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pestișu Mic | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 281 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 210 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pestișu Mic | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 415 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76.7 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 145 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Pestișu Mic | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pestișu Mic | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,107 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pestișu Mic
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 trade38 · 19.0%
- Administrative and support services26 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage18 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 9.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation16 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.5%
- Construction14 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 7.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities14 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings9 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pestișu Mic?
Pestișu Mic has 1,225 residents (2026), ranking 2,930 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pestișu Mic?
Pestișu Mic covers 50.5 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Pestișu Mic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pestișu Mic went from 1,151 to 1,225, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Pestișu Mic?
Pestișu Mic is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.798, longitude 22.886.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pestișu Mic?
In Pestișu Mic, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.16 ‰ (2026), ranking 62 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pestișu Mic?
In Pestișu Mic, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,107 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Pestișu Mic?
The nearest to Pestișu Mic are Hunedoara (4.1 km), Cârjiți (7.1 km), Deva (8.5 km), Teliucu Inferior (8.9 km), Băcia (9.4 km).