Toplița (Hunedoara County): population and statistics
Toplița has a population of 703 (2026) across 55.1 km², or 12.8 people per km². It ranks 3,133 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 703 residents
- 55.1 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Toplița ranks No. 63 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 17 ‰ in Toplița, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.42 ‰ in Toplița, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Toplița: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (9 businesses).
Toplița in numbers
Where is Toplița?
Population of Toplița over time
Toplița had 770 residents in 2016 and 703 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 753 |
| 2022 | 750 |
| 2023 | 738 |
| 2024 | 728 |
| 2025 | 722 |
| 2026 | 703 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,720 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Toplița
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 | Toplița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 116 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,068 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Toplița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 507 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,118 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 721.2 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.6 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,014 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Toplița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.4 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,214 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Toplița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 764 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Toplița | 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) | 85 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 848 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 760 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Toplița | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 337 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 34 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 75 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Toplița | 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) | 28.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Toplița
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 trade9 · 19.6%
- Transport and storage9 · 19.6%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 15.2%
- Administrative and support services6 · 13.0%
- Construction3 · 6.5%
- Real estate3 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 6.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 19.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 17.4%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 6.5%
- Accommodation3 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities3 · 6.5%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 6.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Toplița?
Toplița has 703 residents (2026), ranking 3,133 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Toplița?
Toplița covers 55.1 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Toplița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Toplița went from 770 to 703, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Toplița?
Toplița is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.683, longitude 22.783.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Toplița?
In Toplița, “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 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Toplița?
In Toplița, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.42 ‰ (2024), ranking 34 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Toplița?
The nearest to Toplița are Ghelari (3.7 km), Lelese (8.7 km), Bunila (8.8 km), Teliucu Inferior (8.9 km), Răchitova (10 km).