Hoghilag: population and statistics
Hoghilag has a population of 2,556 (2026) across 52.1 km², or 49.0 people per km². It ranks 1,875 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,556 residents
- 52.1 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Hoghilag ranks No. 39 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.7% in Hoghilag, compared with an average of 2.1% in Sibiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.74 km in Hoghilag, compared with an average of 4.47 km in Sibiu County and 4.84 km nationally.
Hoghilag: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Hoghilag in numbers
Where is Hoghilag?
Neighbouring localities
- Dumbrăveni3.0 km · 8,009
- Viișoara9.4 km · 2,082
- Daneș10 km · 5,978
- Laslea11 km · 4,394
- Zagăr12 km · 1,317
- Alma12 km · 1,783
- Ațel13 km · 1,660
- Nadeș13 km · 3,152
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Hoghilag over time
Hoghilag had 2,431 residents in 2016 and 2,556 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,505 |
| 2022 | 2,509 |
| 2023 | 2,542 |
| 2024 | 2,580 |
| 2025 | 2,570 |
| 2026 | 2,556 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,301 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrăveni (8,009 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Hoghilag
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 | Hoghilag | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hoghilag | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,494 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 960 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,514 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 375.6 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.0 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hoghilag | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 857 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 81 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 898 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hoghilag | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.3 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,402 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.96 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hoghilag | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 94 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hoghilag | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 259 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 559 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.0 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 353 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hoghilag | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,283 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.66 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,180 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Hoghilag | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 131 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 538 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hoghilag
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 trade29 · 20.0%
- Manufacturing16 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage12 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.6%
- Construction10 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 17.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 9.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings9 · 6.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hoghilag?
Hoghilag has 2,556 residents (2026), ranking 1,875 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hoghilag?
Hoghilag covers 52.1 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Hoghilag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hoghilag went from 2,431 to 2,556, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Hoghilag?
Hoghilag is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.234, longitude 24.614.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Hoghilag?
In Hoghilag, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.7% (2026), ranking 94 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hoghilag?
In Hoghilag, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.74 km (2025), ranking 2,494 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Hoghilag?
The nearest to Hoghilag are Dumbrăveni (3.0 km), Viișoara (9.4 km), Daneș (10 km), Laslea (11 km), Zagăr (12 km).