Hodoșa: population and statistics
Hodoșa has a population of 1,181 (2026) across 39.8 km², or 29.7 people per km². It ranks 2,948 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,181 residents
- 39.8 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Hodoșa ranks No. 95 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.14 km in Hodoșa, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.83 km in Hodoșa, compared with an average of 5.44 km in Mureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Hodoșa: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (10 businesses).
Hodoșa in numbers
Where is Hodoșa?
Population of Hodoșa over time
Hodoșa had 1,233 residents in 2016 and 1,181 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,204 |
| 2022 | 1,204 |
| 2023 | 1,201 |
| 2024 | 1,205 |
| 2025 | 1,187 |
| 2026 | 1,181 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,569 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vărgata (2,039 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Hodoșa
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 | Hodoșa | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hodoșa | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.83 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 137 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 729 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,895 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 617.3 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 526 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,691 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hodoșa | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.14 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 37 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 97 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 867 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hodoșa | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.9 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,158 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.85 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,676 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hodoșa | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hodoșa | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.0 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 985 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hodoșa | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Hodoșa | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hodoșa
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
- Transport and storage10 · 12.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade9 · 11.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing8 · 10.1%
- Construction8 · 10.1%
- Information and communication7 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 7.6%
- Information service activities6 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.3%
- Advertising and market research5 · 6.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.1%
- Publishing activities4 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hodoșa?
Hodoșa has 1,181 residents (2026), ranking 2,948 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hodoșa?
Hodoșa covers 39.8 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Hodoșa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hodoșa went from 1,233 to 1,181, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Hodoșa?
Hodoșa is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.635, longitude 24.824.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hodoșa?
In Hodoșa, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.14 km (2025), ranking 37 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hodoșa?
In Hodoșa, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.83 km (2025), ranking 137 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Hodoșa?
The nearest to Hodoșa are Vărgata (6.5 km), Bereni (6.9 km), Eremitu (8.6 km), Beica de Jos (8.9 km), Ernei (10 km).