Simeria: population and statistics
Simeria has a population of 12,925 (2026) across 50.7 km², or 255 people per km². It ranks 176 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,925 residents
- 50.7 km²
- 255 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Simeria ranks No. 9 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 64.8 ‰ in Simeria, compared with an average of 48.2 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Simeria: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (360 businesses).
Simeria in numbers
Where is Simeria?
Population of Simeria over time
Simeria had 13,942 residents in 2016 and 12,925 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,483 |
| 2022 | 13,408 |
| 2023 | 13,264 |
| 2024 | 13,111 |
| 2025 | 13,016 |
| 2026 | 12,925 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,097 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Băcia, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Deva (63,068 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Simeria
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 | Simeria | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 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) | 13.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Simeria | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.55 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,135 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,429 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,011 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 149 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 542.4 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 985 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.8 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 291 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 906 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Simeria | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.25 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 605 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 438 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 219 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Simeria | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.8 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.86 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Simeria | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 246 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 300 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Simeria | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 176 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 662 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 957 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Simeria | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.1 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 358 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.33 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,008 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Simeria | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.32 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 218 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 479 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Simeria | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Simeria
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 trade487 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage282 · 12.9%
- Manufacturing215 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services209 · 9.6%
- Construction204 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical178 · 8.1%
- Other service activities115 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services111 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)360 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)297 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines245 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities191 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities147 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings121 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering99 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities90 · 4.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing87 · 4.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities86 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Simeria?
Simeria has 12,925 residents (2026), ranking 176 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Simeria?
Simeria covers 50.7 km², with a density of 255 people per km².
Is the population of Simeria growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Simeria went from 13,942 to 12,925, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Simeria?
Simeria is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.850, longitude 23.010.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Simeria?
In Simeria, “Existing dwellings” stands at 7,011 (2025), ranking 149 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Simeria?
In Simeria, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 226 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Simeria?
The nearest to Simeria are Băcia (5.3 km), Rapoltu Mare (5.3 km), Hărău (7.0 km), Deva (8.0 km), Turdaș (9.5 km).