Hinova: population and statistics
Hinova has a population of 2,929 (2026) across 70.5 km², or 41.6 people per km². It ranks 1,637 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,929 residents
- 70.5 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Hinova ranks No. 20 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 45 ‰ in Hinova, compared with an average of 136 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 41.0 m² in Hinova, compared with an average of 48.6 m² in Mehedinți County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Hinova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Hinova in numbers
Where is Hinova?
Population of Hinova over time
Hinova had 2,891 residents in 2016 and 2,929 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,879 |
| 2022 | 2,880 |
| 2023 | 2,907 |
| 2024 | 2,904 |
| 2025 | 2,931 |
| 2026 | 2,929 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,871 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Livezile, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șimian (11,026 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Hinova
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 | Hinova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 834 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hinova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.39 km | 5.91 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,949 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.39 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,650 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,329 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 563.3 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 823 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.0 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.07 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 370 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hinova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.0 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,610 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.07 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hinova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hinova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.9 m³ | 36.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,665 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hinova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Hinova | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,016 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hinova
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 trade41 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage29 · 15.5%
- Manufacturing22 · 11.8%
- Construction20 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services12 · 6.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 5.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings10 · 5.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 4.8%
- Accommodation7 · 3.7%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products6 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hinova?
Hinova has 2,929 residents (2026), ranking 1,637 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hinova?
Hinova covers 70.5 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Hinova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hinova went from 2,891 to 2,929, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Hinova?
Hinova is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.529, longitude 22.782.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hinova?
In Hinova, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 45 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,016 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Hinova?
In Hinova, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 41.0 m² (2025), ranking 2,632 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Hinova?
The nearest to Hinova are Livezile (7.0 km), Rogova (7.7 km), Vânjuleț (9.8 km), Devesel (11 km), Șimian (12 km).