Vața de Jos: population and statistics
Vața de Jos has a population of 3,202 (2026) across 202.1 km², or 15.8 people per km². It ranks 1,445 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,202 residents
- 202.1 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Vața de Jos ranks No. 20 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.65 km in Vața de Jos, compared with an average of 5.11 km in Hunedoara County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 61.2 m³ in Vața de Jos, compared with an average of 48.2 m³ in Hunedoara County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Vața de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Vața de Jos in numbers
Where is Vața de Jos?
Population of Vața de Jos over time
Vața de Jos had 3,626 residents in 2016 and 3,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,426 |
| 2022 | 3,354 |
| 2023 | 3,313 |
| 2024 | 3,278 |
| 2025 | 3,244 |
| 2026 | 3,202 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,305 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tomești, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brad (14,001 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Vața de Jos
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 | Vața de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vața de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.65 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,508 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,039 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,854 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,097 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 579.0 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 723 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.8 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 337 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vața de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.8 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.44 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 700 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vața de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vața de Jos | 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) | 76 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 874 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.7 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 356 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vața de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 61.2 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 249 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,461 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vața de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vața de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vața de Jos
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 trade68 · 21.1%
- Transport and storage39 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services33 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing28 · 8.7%
- Construction24 · 7.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering19 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings17 · 5.3%
- Accommodation17 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vața de Jos?
Vața de Jos has 3,202 residents (2026), ranking 1,445 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vața de Jos?
Vața de Jos covers 202.1 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Vața de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vața de Jos went from 3,626 to 3,202, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Vața de Jos?
Vața de Jos is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.178, longitude 22.597.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vața de Jos?
In Vața de Jos, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.65 km (2025), ranking 2,508 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vața de Jos?
In Vața de Jos, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 61.2 m³ (2025), ranking 249 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Vața de Jos?
The nearest to Vața de Jos are Tomești (6.0 km), Baia de Criș (9.1 km), Hălmagiu (9.9 km), Ribița (13 km), Brad (16 km).