Vălișoara: population and statistics
Vălișoara has a population of 1,061 (2026) across 34.2 km², or 31.1 people per km². It ranks 3,020 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,061 residents
- 34.2 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Vălișoara ranks No. 54 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.85 km in Vălișoara, compared with an average of 5.11 km in Hunedoara County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.9 m³ in Vălișoara, compared with an average of 48.2 m³ in Hunedoara County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Vălișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Vălișoara in numbers
Where is Vălișoara?
Population of Vălișoara over time
Vălișoara had 1,209 residents in 2016 and 1,061 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,118 |
| 2022 | 1,080 |
| 2023 | 1,067 |
| 2024 | 1,064 |
| 2025 | 1,060 |
| 2026 | 1,061 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,786 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băița (3,190 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Vălișoara
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 | Vălișoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 416 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vălișoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,700 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,695 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 657 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,983 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 619.2 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 519 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.5 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,033 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vălișoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.2 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,596 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.83 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,028 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vălișoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vălișoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.9 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,637 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vălișoara | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 182 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vălișoara | 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 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 145 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vălișoara
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 · 19.0%
- Construction12 · 14.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage9 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services9 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.1%
- Real estate4 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 15.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 13.1%
- Civil engineering8 · 9.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vălișoara?
Vălișoara has 1,061 residents (2026), ranking 3,020 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vălișoara?
Vălișoara covers 34.2 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Vălișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vălișoara went from 1,209 to 1,061, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Vălișoara?
Vălișoara is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.050, longitude 22.833.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vălișoara?
In Vălișoara, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.85 km (2025), ranking 2,700 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vălișoara?
In Vălișoara, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.9 m³ (2025), ranking 2,637 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Vălișoara?
The nearest to Vălișoara are Băița (5.0 km), Luncoiu de Jos (5.1 km), Crișcior (8.6 km), Brad (9.4 km), Bucureșci (10 km).