Zam: population and statistics
Zam has a population of 1,502 (2026) across 163.4 km², or 9.2 people per km². It ranks 2,729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,502 residents
- 163.4 km²
- 9 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Zam ranks No. 43 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.99 ‰ in Zam, compared with an average of 3.00 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 718.4 ‰ in Zam, compared with an average of 506.6 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Zam: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Zam in numbers
Where is Zam?
Population of Zam over time
Zam had 1,678 residents in 2016 and 1,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,570 |
| 2022 | 1,539 |
| 2023 | 1,511 |
| 2024 | 1,487 |
| 2025 | 1,455 |
| 2026 | 1,502 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,888 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Burjuc, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săvârșin (2,827 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Zam
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 | Zam | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 738 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 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) | 19.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zam | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.20 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,412 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,079 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,296 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 718.4 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 225 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.1 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,317 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zam | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.0 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,383 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.33 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zam | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 226 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zam | 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) | 47 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 966 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.6 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 357 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zam | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.3 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,570 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Zam | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.99 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 78 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.33 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 93 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zam | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zam
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 trade34 · 23.3%
- Transport and storage19 · 13.0%
- Construction14 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 19.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.5%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 6.2%
- Forestry and logging7 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 4.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities7 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zam?
Zam has 1,502 residents (2026), ranking 2,729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zam?
Zam covers 163.4 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Zam growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zam went from 1,678 to 1,502, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Zam?
Zam is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.000, longitude 22.400.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zam?
In Zam, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.99 ‰ (2024), ranking 78 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zam?
In Zam, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 718.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 225 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Zam?
The nearest to Zam are Burjuc (7.8 km), Petriș (10 km), Săvârșin (13 km), Lăpugiu de Jos (14 km), Gurasada (16 km).