Șoimuș: population and statistics
Șoimuș has a population of 3,510 (2026) across 70.1 km², or 50.1 people per km². It ranks 1,279 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,510 residents
- 70.1 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Șoimuș ranks No. 18 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.94 km in Șoimuș, compared with an average of 5.11 km in Hunedoara County and 4.84 km nationally.
Șoimuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (112 businesses).
Șoimuș in numbers
Where is Șoimuș?
Population of Șoimuș over time
Șoimuș had 3,504 residents in 2016 and 3,510 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,485 |
| 2022 | 3,477 |
| 2023 | 3,483 |
| 2024 | 3,485 |
| 2025 | 3,511 |
| 2026 | 3,510 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,815 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Deva (63,068 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Șoimuș
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 | Șoimuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.1 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 328 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șoimuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.94 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 37 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.55 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,992 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 968 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 567.5 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 790 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.9 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șoimuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.05 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 118 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,387 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 12 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șoimuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.4 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 150 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.70 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 602 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șoimuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șoimuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 306 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 514 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.6 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 328 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șoimuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.9 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 949 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.64 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 31 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șoimuș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șoimuș | 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) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șoimuș
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 trade154 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage94 · 13.1%
- Construction86 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services69 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing64 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services47 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical46 · 6.4%
- Other service activities37 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)112 · 15.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines81 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities75 · 10.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings55 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities55 · 7.6%
- Civil engineering40 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities38 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities32 · 4.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities26 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șoimuș?
Șoimuș has 3,510 residents (2026), ranking 1,279 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șoimuș?
Șoimuș covers 70.1 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Șoimuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șoimuș went from 3,504 to 3,510, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Șoimuș?
Șoimuș is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.920, longitude 22.876.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Șoimuș?
In Șoimuș, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,387 m³ (2025), ranking 12 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șoimuș?
In Șoimuș, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.94 km (2025), ranking 37 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Șoimuș?
The nearest to Șoimuș are Deva (6.0 km), Vețel (6.1 km), Hărău (6.6 km), Brănișca (8.0 km), Cârjiți (8.5 km).