Vulcan (Hunedoara County): population and statistics
Vulcan has a population of 25,150 (2026) across 86.8 km², or 290 people per km². It ranks 88 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,150 residents
- 86.8 km²
- 290 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Vulcan ranks No. 4 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Vulcan, compared with an average of 0.95 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 3 ‰ in Vulcan, compared with an average of 550 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Vulcan: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (358 businesses).
Vulcan in numbers
Where is Vulcan?
Population of Vulcan over time
Vulcan had 28,979 residents in 2016 and 25,150 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,296 |
| 2022 | 26,746 |
| 2023 | 26,364 |
| 2024 | 25,874 |
| 2025 | 25,450 |
| 2026 | 25,150 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,151 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Aninoasa, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Jiu (89,104 residents), 39 km away.
All indicators for Vulcan
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 | Vulcan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vulcan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.51 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,534 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,408 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 10,152 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 99 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403.7 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.6 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vulcan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 958 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 215 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 616 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vulcan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.1 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,605 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.99 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,669 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vulcan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vulcan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vulcan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.7 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,360 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,230 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vulcan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.83 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vulcan | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vulcan
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 trade414 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage236 · 13.1%
- Administrative and support services170 · 9.4%
- Construction152 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services152 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing143 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical126 · 7.0%
- Other service activities92 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)358 · 19.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines214 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities140 · 7.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)134 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities134 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings99 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities91 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities84 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities67 · 3.7%
- Civil engineering66 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vulcan?
Vulcan has 25,150 residents (2026), ranking 88 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vulcan?
Vulcan covers 86.8 km², with a density of 290 people per km².
Is the population of Vulcan growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vulcan went from 28,979 to 25,150, a change of −13.2%.
Where is Vulcan?
Vulcan is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.381, longitude 23.291.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulcan?
In Vulcan, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,408 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulcan?
In Vulcan, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,211 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Vulcan?
The nearest to Vulcan are Aninoasa (3.3 km), Lupeni (4.7 km), Petroșani (7.3 km), Bănița (7.6 km), Petrila (11 km).