Homocea: population and statistics
Homocea has a population of 7,881 (2026) across 44.9 km², or 176 people per km². It ranks 376 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,881 residents
- 44.9 km²
- 176 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Homocea ranks No. 8 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 99.5 m² in Homocea, compared with an average of 52.7 m² in Vrancea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.9 ‰ in Homocea, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Vrancea County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Homocea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (116 businesses).
Homocea in numbers
Where is Homocea?
Population of Homocea over time
Homocea had 7,770 residents in 2016 and 7,881 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,895 |
| 2022 | 7,863 |
| 2023 | 7,899 |
| 2024 | 7,861 |
| 2025 | 7,885 |
| 2026 | 7,881 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vrancea County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,287 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Adjud (19,003 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Homocea
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 | Homocea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,108 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 166 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Homocea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.56 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,133 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,936 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 464 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 372.5 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,899 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 99.5 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 6 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,047 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Homocea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,923 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.16 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,529 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Homocea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 23 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Homocea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.5 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,198 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,201 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Homocea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.13 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,110 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Homocea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Homocea
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 trade140 · 36.3%
- Transport and storage69 · 17.9%
- Construction35 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services24 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing17 · 4.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 4.1%
- Real estate14 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)116 · 30.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)110 · 28.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines63 · 16.3%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings27 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 4.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities14 · 3.6%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Homocea?
Homocea has 7,881 residents (2026), ranking 376 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Homocea?
Homocea covers 44.9 km², with a density of 176 people per km².
Is the population of Homocea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Homocea went from 7,770 to 7,881, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Homocea?
Homocea is in Vrancea County. Latitude 46.133, longitude 27.233.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Homocea?
In Homocea, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 99.5 m² (2025), ranking 6 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Homocea?
In Homocea, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,108 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Homocea?
The nearest to Homocea are Adjud (5.6 km), Ploscuțeni (6.1 km), Corbița (6.1 km), Tătărăști (9.9 km), Ruginești (11 km).