Tomești (Hunedoara County): population and statistics
Tomești has a population of 1,001 (2026) across 59.8 km², or 16.7 people per km². It ranks 3,052 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,001 residents
- 59.8 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Tomești ranks No. 56 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 17 ‰ in Tomești, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Tomești, compared with an average of 2.88 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Tomești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Tomești in numbers
Where is Tomești?
Population of Tomești over time
Tomești had 1,042 residents in 2016 and 1,001 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,033 |
| 2022 | 1,019 |
| 2023 | 1,023 |
| 2024 | 1,021 |
| 2025 | 1,020 |
| 2026 | 1,001 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,377 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vața de Jos (3,202 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Tomești
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 | Tomești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,802 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tomești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 511 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,115 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 510.5 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tomești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,062 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tomești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 419 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Tomești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,148 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tomești
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 trade16 · 27.1%
- Transport and storage8 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services8 · 13.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 11.9%
- Construction5 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.1%
- Manufacturing3 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 20.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 13.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 8.5%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 6.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 6.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tomești?
Tomești has 1,001 residents (2026), ranking 3,052 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tomești?
Tomești covers 59.8 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Tomești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tomești went from 1,042 to 1,001, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Tomești?
Tomești is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.217, longitude 22.650.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tomești?
In Tomești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,148 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tomești?
In Tomești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Tomești?
The nearest to Tomești are Vața de Jos (6.0 km), Baia de Criș (6.9 km), Hălmagiu (8.2 km), Ribița (9.7 km), Hălmăgel (11 km).