Romos: population and statistics
Romos has a population of 2,696 (2026) across 98.6 km², or 27.4 people per km². It ranks 1,780 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,696 residents
- 98.6 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Romos ranks No. 29 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.74 ‰ in Romos, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Romos: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Romos in numbers
Where is Romos?
Neighbouring localities
- Cugir5.2 km · 23,783
- Orăștie8.8 km · 20,021
- Beriu9.6 km · 3,703
- Săliștea12 km · 2,319
- Șibot13 km · 2,277
- Mărtinești14 km · 1,008
- Turdaș14 km · 2,178
- Geoagiu14 km · 5,642
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Romos over time
Romos had 2,735 residents in 2016 and 2,696 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,651 |
| 2022 | 2,630 |
| 2023 | 2,674 |
| 2024 | 2,697 |
| 2025 | 2,713 |
| 2026 | 2,696 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,805 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cugir (23,783 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Romos
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 | Romos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 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) | 15.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 881 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Romos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.98 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,093 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.23 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 852 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,399 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,700 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518.9 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.4 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.85 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 700 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Romos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.97 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 631 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 67 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 917 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Romos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.1 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.60 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,180 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Romos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Romos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.3 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,642 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.75 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 326 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Romos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Romos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Romos
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 trade48 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage40 · 16.5%
- Construction31 · 12.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services23 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing21 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings27 · 11.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 8.6%
- Civil engineering18 · 7.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities14 · 5.8%
- Forestry and logging13 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Romos?
Romos has 2,696 residents (2026), ranking 1,780 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Romos?
Romos covers 98.6 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Romos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Romos went from 2,735 to 2,696, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Romos?
Romos is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.817, longitude 23.308.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Romos?
In Romos, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 67 m³ (2025), ranking 917 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Romos?
In Romos, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.74 ‰ (2024), ranking 398 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Romos?
The nearest to Romos are Cugir (5.2 km), Orăștie (8.8 km), Beriu (9.6 km), Săliștea (12 km), Șibot (13 km).