Petroșani: population and statistics
Petroșani has a population of 36,932 (2026) across 210.8 km², or 175 people per km². It ranks 60 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 36,932 residents
- 210.8 km²
- 175 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Petroșani ranks No. 3 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 264 ‰ in Petroșani, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.03 ‰ in Petroșani, compared with an average of 0.68 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Petroșani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (827 businesses).
Petroșani in numbers
Where is Petroșani?
Neighbouring localities
- Petrila4.7 km · 21,846
- Aninoasa4.9 km · 4,065
- Vulcan7.3 km · 25,150
- Bănița9.5 km · 1,237
- Lupeni12 km · 23,296
- Baru17 km · 2,715
- Uricani19 km · 8,426
- Șugag23 km · 2,753
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Petroșani over time
Petroșani had 43,239 residents in 2016 and 36,932 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,324 |
| 2022 | 39,544 |
| 2023 | 38,810 |
| 2024 | 38,099 |
| 2025 | 37,526 |
| 2026 | 36,932 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,525 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Petrila, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Jiu (89,104 residents), 43 km away.
All indicators for Petroșani
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 | Petroșani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petroșani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.37 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,372 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 20,679 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 51 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 559.9 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 845 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.2 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,121 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.03 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Petroșani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.82 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 928 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 286 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 466 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petroșani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.8 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.36 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petroșani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 242 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 310 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petroșani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 556 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 341 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.2 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 323 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Petroșani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.5 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,114 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.28 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,267 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Petroșani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.84 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 92 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Petroșani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 264 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 32 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Petroșani
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 trade950 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage567 · 12.8%
- Administrative and support services398 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical371 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing321 · 7.2%
- Construction318 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services301 · 6.8%
- Other service activities245 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)827 · 18.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines493 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)381 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities303 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities252 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities217 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities204 · 4.6%
- Construction of buildings198 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities191 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities161 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petroșani?
Petroșani has 36,932 residents (2026), ranking 60 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petroșani?
Petroșani covers 210.8 km², with a density of 175 people per km².
Is the population of Petroșani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petroșani went from 43,239 to 36,932, a change of −14.6%.
Where is Petroșani?
Petroșani is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.412, longitude 23.373.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petroșani?
In Petroșani, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 264 ‰ (2025), ranking 32 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petroșani?
In Petroșani, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.03 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,907 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Petroșani?
The nearest to Petroșani are Petrila (4.7 km), Aninoasa (4.9 km), Vulcan (7.3 km), Bănița (9.5 km), Lupeni (12 km).