Totești: population and statistics
Totești has a population of 1,872 (2026) across 22.9 km², or 81.7 people per km². It ranks 2,451 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,872 residents
- 22.9 km²
- 82 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Totești ranks No. 37 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.9 ‰ in Totești, compared with an average of 18.1 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 43 ‰ in Totești, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Totești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Totești in numbers
Where is Totești?
Population of Totești over time
Totești had 1,907 residents in 2016 and 1,872 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,924 |
| 2022 | 1,903 |
| 2023 | 1,916 |
| 2024 | 1,908 |
| 2025 | 1,875 |
| 2026 | 1,872 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,209 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is General Berthelot, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hațeg (10,149 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Totești
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 | Totești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,134 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Totești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.41 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,661 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.67 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 663 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 739 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,882 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 394.8 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,717 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.8 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 508 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Totești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.9 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,010 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.14 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,541 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Totești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 610 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Totești | 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) | 67 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 895 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 647 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Totești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.0 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,519 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.56 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 574 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Totești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Totești | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Totești
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 trade46 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage36 · 17.1%
- Construction23 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services20 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.2%
- Other service activities11 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.1%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Totești?
Totești has 1,872 residents (2026), ranking 2,451 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Totești?
Totești covers 22.9 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Totești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Totești went from 1,907 to 1,872, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Totești?
Totești is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.567, longitude 22.883.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Totești?
In Totești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,134 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Totești?
In Totești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,031 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Totești?
The nearest to Totești are General Berthelot (3.7 km), Densuș (6.2 km), Hațeg (6.9 km), Sântămăria-Orlea (7.3 km), Râu de Mori (7.9 km).