Sarmizegetusa: population and statistics
Sarmizegetusa has a population of 1,071 (2026) across 72.5 km², or 14.8 people per km². It ranks 3,015 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,071 residents
- 72.5 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Sarmizegetusa ranks No. 53 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.56 km in Sarmizegetusa, compared with an average of 5.11 km in Hunedoara County and 4.84 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.3 in Sarmizegetusa, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Hunedoara County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Sarmizegetusa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Sarmizegetusa in numbers
Where is Sarmizegetusa?
Population of Sarmizegetusa over time
Sarmizegetusa had 1,191 residents in 2016 and 1,071 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,117 |
| 2022 | 1,091 |
| 2023 | 1,075 |
| 2024 | 1,078 |
| 2025 | 1,081 |
| 2026 | 1,071 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,147 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râu de Mori (3,101 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Sarmizegetusa
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 | Sarmizegetusa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sarmizegetusa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.56 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 81 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 555 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,080 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518.2 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sarmizegetusa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.0 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.87 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sarmizegetusa | 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) | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sarmizegetusa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74.7 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 151 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sarmizegetusa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.0 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,267 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sarmizegetusa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 563 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sarmizegetusa | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sarmizegetusa
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 trade23 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage15 · 14.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 13.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services10 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.6%
- Construction6 · 5.7%
- Real estate4 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 20.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 12.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 12.4%
- Accommodation9 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 7.6%
- Forestry and logging7 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.8%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sarmizegetusa?
Sarmizegetusa has 1,071 residents (2026), ranking 3,015 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sarmizegetusa?
Sarmizegetusa covers 72.5 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Sarmizegetusa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sarmizegetusa went from 1,191 to 1,071, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Sarmizegetusa?
Sarmizegetusa is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.478, longitude 22.747.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sarmizegetusa?
In Sarmizegetusa, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.56 km (2025), ranking 81 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sarmizegetusa?
In Sarmizegetusa, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 148 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Sarmizegetusa?
The nearest to Sarmizegetusa are Râu de Mori (8.4 km), Băuțar (12 km), Densuș (12 km), Răchitova (14 km), Totești (14 km).