Pui: population and statistics
Pui has a population of 3,931 (2026) across 224.7 km², or 17.5 people per km². It ranks 1,105 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,931 residents
- 224.7 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Pui ranks No. 15 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Pui, compared with an average of 0.68 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 35 ‰ in Pui, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Pui: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Pui in numbers
Where is Pui?
Population of Pui over time
Pui had 4,274 residents in 2016 and 3,931 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,076 |
| 2022 | 3,995 |
| 2023 | 3,961 |
| 2024 | 3,967 |
| 2025 | 3,948 |
| 2026 | 3,931 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,466 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Baru, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hațeg (10,149 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Pui
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 | Pui | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pui | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.62 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,892 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,136 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,932 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,029 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491.5 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,506 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.2 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 766 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pui | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.3 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.07 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 479 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pui | 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) | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pui | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 580 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pui | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.4 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,437 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.85 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,119 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pui | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pui | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pui
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 trade74 · 20.4%
- Transport and storage58 · 16.0%
- Manufacturing43 · 11.9%
- Construction37 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services24 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 13.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings26 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 6.4%
- Forestry and logging17 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)17 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering15 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pui?
Pui has 3,931 residents (2026), ranking 1,105 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pui?
Pui covers 224.7 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Pui growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pui went from 4,274 to 3,931, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Pui?
Pui is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.515, longitude 23.093.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pui?
In Pui, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,817 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pui?
In Pui, “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 Pui?
The nearest to Pui are Baru (7.3 km), Sălașu de Sus (11 km), Boșorod (13 km), Sântămăria-Orlea (13 km), Hațeg (15 km).