Vețel: population and statistics
Vețel has a population of 2,898 (2026) across 117.0 km², or 24.8 people per km². It ranks 1,652 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,898 residents
- 117.0 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Vețel ranks No. 25 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.43 km in Vețel, compared with an average of 3.55 km in Hunedoara County and 3.05 km nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 428 ‰ in Vețel, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Vețel: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (84 businesses).
Vețel in numbers
Where is Vețel?
Neighbouring localities
- Brănișca2.4 km · 1,448
- Șoimuș6.1 km · 3,510
- Cârjiți6.6 km · 733
- Deva9.4 km · 63,068
- Ilia11 km · 3,356
- Hărău12 km · 2,099
- Pestișu Mic14 km · 1,225
- Cerbăl15 km · 388
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Vețel over time
Vețel had 2,850 residents in 2016 and 2,898 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,926 |
| 2022 | 2,932 |
| 2023 | 2,911 |
| 2024 | 2,914 |
| 2025 | 2,909 |
| 2026 | 2,898 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,387 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Vețel
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 | Vețel | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vețel | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.19 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 157 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.80 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,584 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,406 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 546.6 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 947 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.1 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 861 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.76 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 434 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vețel | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.15 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 41 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 600 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 101 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vețel | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.6 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 190 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.56 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 125 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vețel | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 428 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 58 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vețel | 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) | 56 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 933 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 633 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vețel | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.9 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 466 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.43 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 8 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vețel | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vețel | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vețel
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 trade108 · 18.1%
- Transport and storage79 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services62 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing57 · 9.5%
- Construction56 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical52 · 8.7%
- Real estate37 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 14.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 10.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities60 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines59 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities53 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings42 · 7.0%
- Real estate activities37 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering34 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities34 · 5.7%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing32 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vețel?
Vețel has 2,898 residents (2026), ranking 1,652 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vețel?
Vețel covers 117.0 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Vețel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vețel went from 2,850 to 2,898, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Vețel?
Vețel is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.905, longitude 22.800.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vețel?
In Vețel, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.43 km (2025), ranking 8 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vețel?
In Vețel, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 428 ‰ (2024), ranking 58 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Vețel?
The nearest to Vețel are Brănișca (2.4 km), Șoimuș (6.1 km), Cârjiți (6.6 km), Deva (9.4 km), Ilia (11 km).