Hodac: population and statistics
Hodac has a population of 5,005 (2026) across 97.7 km², or 51.2 people per km². It ranks 753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,005 residents
- 97.7 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Hodac ranks No. 25 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Hodac, compared with an average of 5.66 ‰ in Mureș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.40 ‰ in Hodac, compared with an average of 1.14 ‰ in Mureș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Hodac: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (190 businesses).
Hodac in numbers
Where is Hodac?
Population of Hodac over time
Hodac had 5,161 residents in 2016 and 5,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,084 |
| 2022 | 5,061 |
| 2023 | 5,029 |
| 2024 | 5,011 |
| 2025 | 4,964 |
| 2026 | 5,005 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,688 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ibănești, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reghin (35,137 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Hodac
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 | Hodac | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hodac | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.99 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,519 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,002 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 954 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 400.0 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,665 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 893 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hodac | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.6 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 537 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.80 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hodac | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hodac | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.6 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,688 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hodac | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Hodac | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hodac
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 trade218 · 27.3%
- Transport and storage190 · 23.8%
- Manufacturing169 · 21.2%
- Construction92 · 11.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39 · 4.9%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 3.1%
- Administrative and support services23 · 2.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 1.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)190 · 23.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)180 · 22.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines175 · 21.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities163 · 20.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)95 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities91 · 11.4%
- Manufacture of rubber and plastic products87 · 10.9%
- Forestry and logging33 · 4.1%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 2.4%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 1.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hodac?
Hodac has 5,005 residents (2026), ranking 753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hodac?
Hodac covers 97.7 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Hodac growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hodac went from 5,161 to 5,005, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Hodac?
Hodac is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.826, longitude 25.019.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hodac?
In Hodac, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,705 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hodac?
In Hodac, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.40 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,249 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Hodac?
The nearest to Hodac are Ibănești (7.1 km), Rușii-Munți (13 km), Chiheru de Jos (14 km), Gurghiu (14 km), Aluniș (14 km).