Rapoltu Mare: population and statistics
Rapoltu Mare has a population of 1,891 (2026) across 80.8 km², or 23.4 people per km². It ranks 2,423 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,891 residents
- 80.8 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Rapoltu Mare ranks No. 36 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 37 ‰ in Rapoltu Mare, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.06 ‰ in Rapoltu Mare, compared with an average of 3.00 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Rapoltu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Rapoltu Mare in numbers
Where is Rapoltu Mare?
Population of Rapoltu Mare over time
Rapoltu Mare had 1,983 residents in 2016 and 1,891 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,923 |
| 2022 | 1,911 |
| 2023 | 1,911 |
| 2024 | 1,910 |
| 2025 | 1,902 |
| 2026 | 1,891 |
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All indicators for Rapoltu Mare
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 | Rapoltu Mare | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rapoltu Mare | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.95 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 752 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,029 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,389 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544.2 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.4 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rapoltu Mare | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.8 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 731 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.59 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rapoltu Mare | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rapoltu Mare | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.7 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 333 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rapoltu Mare | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.0 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 843 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Rapoltu Mare | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 456 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Rapoltu Mare | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rapoltu Mare
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 trade43 · 19.6%
- Transport and storage30 · 13.7%
- Manufacturing23 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 6.4%
- Construction13 · 5.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation13 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 11.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities9 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles8 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rapoltu Mare?
Rapoltu Mare has 1,891 residents (2026), ranking 2,423 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rapoltu Mare?
Rapoltu Mare covers 80.8 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Rapoltu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rapoltu Mare went from 1,983 to 1,891, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Rapoltu Mare?
Rapoltu Mare is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.865, longitude 23.075.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rapoltu Mare?
In Rapoltu Mare, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,708 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rapoltu Mare?
In Rapoltu Mare, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.06 ‰ (2024), ranking 456 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Rapoltu Mare?
The nearest to Rapoltu Mare are Turdaș (4.8 km), Simeria (5.3 km), Mărtinești (7.0 km), Băcia (8.7 km), Hărău (10.0 km).