Hodod: population and statistics
Hodod has a population of 2,910 (2026) across 76.9 km², or 37.9 people per km². It ranks 1,644 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,910 residents
- 76.9 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Hodod ranks No. 40 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 21 ‰ in Hodod, compared with an average of 213 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 252 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Hodod, compared with an average of 12.9 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Hodod: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (15 businesses).
Hodod in numbers
Where is Hodod?
Population of Hodod over time
Hodod had 3,025 residents in 2016 and 2,910 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,949 |
| 2022 | 2,923 |
| 2023 | 2,912 |
| 2024 | 2,907 |
| 2025 | 2,924 |
| 2026 | 2,910 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,768 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bicaz, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cehu Silvaniei (7,054 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Hodod
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 | Hodod | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hodod | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.82 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 775 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,303 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,446 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,623 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496.9 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,440 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,720 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hodod | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.1 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,908 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.03 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,536 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hodod | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 21 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 196 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hodod | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.4 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 827 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hodod | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hodod | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 132 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hodod
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 trade20 · 24.1%
- Construction15 · 18.1%
- Manufacturing12 · 14.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 9.6%
- Transport and storage8 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 4.8%
- Real estate4 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities15 · 18.1%
- Construction of buildings12 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 14.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 14.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.4%
- Civil engineering6 · 7.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hodod?
Hodod has 2,910 residents (2026), ranking 1,644 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hodod?
Hodod covers 76.9 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Hodod growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hodod went from 3,025 to 2,910, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Hodod?
Hodod is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.400, longitude 23.042.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hodod?
In Hodod, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,092 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hodod?
In Hodod, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,060 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Hodod?
The nearest to Hodod are Bicaz (6.9 km), Sălățig (8.3 km), Bogdand (8.5 km), Coșeiu (8.8 km), Oarța de Jos (9.0 km).