Uricani: population and statistics
Uricani has a population of 8,426 (2026) across 244.4 km², or 34.5 people per km². It ranks 333 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,426 residents
- 244.4 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Uricani ranks No. 12 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Uricani, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Hunedoara County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Uricani, compared with an average of 0.68 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Uricani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (167 businesses).
Uricani in numbers
Where is Uricani?
Neighbouring localities
- Lupeni7.2 km · 23,296
- Vulcan12 km · 25,150
- Bănița15 km · 1,237
- Aninoasa15 km · 4,065
- Baru17 km · 2,715
- Schela19 km · 1,601
- Runcu19 km · 5,078
- Petroșani19 km · 36,932
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Uricani over time
Uricani had 9,853 residents in 2016 and 8,426 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,207 |
| 2022 | 9,015 |
| 2023 | 8,808 |
| 2024 | 8,678 |
| 2025 | 8,536 |
| 2026 | 8,426 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,232 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lupeni (23,296 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Uricani
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 | Uricani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 543 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,941 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uricani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.93 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,065 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,811 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,618 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 229 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 548.1 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 932 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.2 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,780 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uricani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.01 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 912 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 170 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 723 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uricani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.3 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 803 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.32 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 755 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uricani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Uricani | 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) | 328 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 487 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 469 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Uricani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.4 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,632 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.50 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,441 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Uricani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Uricani | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Uricani
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 trade186 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage151 · 16.6%
- Administrative and support services72 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing71 · 7.8%
- Construction69 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services68 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical67 · 7.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation50 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)167 · 18.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines122 · 13.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities84 · 9.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)68 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities62 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings53 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities52 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities43 · 4.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities40 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities37 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uricani?
Uricani has 8,426 residents (2026), ranking 333 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Uricani?
Uricani covers 244.4 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Uricani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Uricani went from 9,853 to 8,426, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Uricani?
Uricani is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.336, longitude 23.152.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Uricani?
In Uricani, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Uricani?
In Uricani, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,826 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Uricani?
The nearest to Uricani are Lupeni (7.2 km), Vulcan (12 km), Bănița (15 km), Aninoasa (15 km), Baru (17 km).