Petrila: population and statistics
Petrila has a population of 21,846 (2026) across 315.4 km², or 69.3 people per km². It ranks 105 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,846 residents
- 315.4 km²
- 69 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Petrila ranks No. 6 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Petrila, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Hunedoara County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Petrila: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (336 businesses).
Petrila in numbers
Where is Petrila?
Neighbouring localities
- Petroșani4.7 km · 36,932
- Aninoasa9.5 km · 4,065
- Bănița11 km · 1,237
- Vulcan11 km · 25,150
- Lupeni16 km · 23,296
- Baru18 km · 2,715
- Șugag19 km · 2,753
- Uricani23 km · 8,426
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Petrila over time
Petrila had 25,143 residents in 2016 and 21,846 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,657 |
| 2022 | 23,165 |
| 2023 | 22,745 |
| 2024 | 22,395 |
| 2025 | 22,111 |
| 2026 | 21,846 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 44,167 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Petroșani (36,932 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Petrila
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 | Petrila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petrila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.30 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,393 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.01 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,627 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 11,857 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 89 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 542.8 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.8 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,871 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,743 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Petrila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.18 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 905 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 211 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 626 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petrila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.5 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.47 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petrila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petrila | 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) | 7 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,298 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Petrila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.1 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,333 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.86 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,363 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Petrila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Petrila | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Petrila
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 trade416 · 23.7%
- Transport and storage261 · 14.9%
- Manufacturing169 · 9.6%
- Construction153 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services144 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services121 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical101 · 5.8%
- Other service activities80 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)336 · 19.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines222 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)191 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities140 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities105 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities105 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings93 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities68 · 3.9%
- Civil engineering67 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities65 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petrila?
Petrila has 21,846 residents (2026), ranking 105 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petrila?
Petrila covers 315.4 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Petrila growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petrila went from 25,143 to 21,846, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Petrila?
Petrila is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.451, longitude 23.398.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Petrila?
In Petrila, “Existing dwellings” stands at 11,857 (2025), ranking 89 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petrila?
In Petrila, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Petrila?
The nearest to Petrila are Petroșani (4.7 km), Aninoasa (9.5 km), Bănița (11 km), Vulcan (11 km), Lupeni (16 km).