Sântămăria-Orlea: population and statistics
Sântămăria-Orlea has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 69.9 km², or 42.9 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 69.9 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Sântămăria-Orlea ranks No. 24 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.40 km in Sântămăria-Orlea, compared with an average of 2.99 km in Hunedoara County and 3.48 km nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.3 ‰ in Sântămăria-Orlea, compared with an average of 5.0 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Sântămăria-Orlea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Sântămăria-Orlea in numbers
Where is Sântămăria-Orlea?
Population of Sântămăria-Orlea over time
Sântămăria-Orlea had 3,194 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,065 |
| 2022 | 3,058 |
| 2023 | 3,031 |
| 2024 | 3,031 |
| 2025 | 3,013 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,796 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hațeg (10,149 residents), 2.5 km away.
All indicators for Sântămăria-Orlea
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 | Sântămăria-Orlea | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sântămăria-Orlea | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.63 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,321 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.66 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 281 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,486 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,563 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 494.8 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,473 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.2 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,588 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sântămăria-Orlea | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 989 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 996 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sântămăria-Orlea | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.6 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,032 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.00 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sântămăria-Orlea | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sântămăria-Orlea | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 972 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 446 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sântămăria-Orlea | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.6 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,953 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.86 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,116 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sântămăria-Orlea | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sântămăria-Orlea | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sântămăria-Orlea
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 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage39 · 13.2%
- Construction37 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing27 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services25 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 5.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 15.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 15.2%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings29 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering15 · 5.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 3.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles11 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sântămăria-Orlea?
Sântămăria-Orlea has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sântămăria-Orlea?
Sântămăria-Orlea covers 69.9 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Sântămăria-Orlea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sântămăria-Orlea went from 3,194 to 3,003, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Sântămăria-Orlea?
Sântămăria-Orlea is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.591, longitude 22.971.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sântămăria-Orlea?
In Sântămăria-Orlea, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.40 km (2025), ranking 989 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sântămăria-Orlea?
In Sântămăria-Orlea, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Sântămăria-Orlea?
The nearest to Sântămăria-Orlea are Hațeg (2.5 km), General Berthelot (6.9 km), Totești (7.3 km), Sălașu de Sus (9.0 km), Bretea Română (9.2 km).