Răchitova: population and statistics
Răchitova has a population of 1,175 (2026) across 69.2 km², or 17.0 people per km². It ranks 2,951 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,175 residents
- 69.2 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Răchitova ranks No. 51 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.53 km in Răchitova, compared with an average of 3.55 km in Hunedoara County and 3.05 km nationally.
Răchitova: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Răchitova in numbers
Where is Răchitova?
Population of Răchitova over time
Răchitova had 1,330 residents in 2016 and 1,175 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,237 |
| 2022 | 1,219 |
| 2023 | 1,227 |
| 2024 | 1,214 |
| 2025 | 1,185 |
| 2026 | 1,175 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,695 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Densuș, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Totești (1,872 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Răchitova
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 | Răchitova | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răchitova | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.02 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 258 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 612 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,034 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520.9 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,188 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.0 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răchitova | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.0 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.70 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răchitova | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 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 | Răchitova | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răchitova | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.0 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,991 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.53 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 69 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Răchitova | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Răchitova
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 trade26 · 22.2%
- Construction15 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing14 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services12 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 13.7%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 6.0%
- Accommodation7 · 6.0%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răchitova?
Răchitova has 1,175 residents (2026), ranking 2,951 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răchitova?
Răchitova covers 69.2 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Răchitova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răchitova went from 1,330 to 1,175, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Răchitova?
Răchitova is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.600, longitude 22.733.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răchitova?
In Răchitova, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.53 km (2025), ranking 69 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Răchitova?
In Răchitova, “Existing dwellings” stands at 612 (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Răchitova?
The nearest to Răchitova are Densuș (6.1 km), Toplița (10 km), Lunca Cernii de Jos (10 km), Bunila (11 km), General Berthelot (12 km).