Abrud: population and statistics
Abrud has a population of 4,829 (2026) across 39.5 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 800 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,829 residents
- 39.5 km²
- 122 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Abrud ranks No. 14 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.08 ‰ in Abrud, compared with an average of 2.02 ‰ in Alba County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.7 ‰ in Abrud, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Alba County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Abrud: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (102 businesses).
Abrud in numbers
Where is Abrud?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciuruleasa4.3 km · 1,063
- Roșia Montană4.6 km · 2,589
- Sohodol6.7 km · 1,557
- Câmpeni9.9 km · 6,827
- Bucium10 km · 1,294
- Vidra13 km · 1,489
- Buceș13 km · 1,707
- Blăjeni13 km · 960
Localities of similar size
Population of Abrud over time
Abrud had 5,515 residents in 2016 and 4,829 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,113 |
| 2022 | 4,995 |
| 2023 | 4,945 |
| 2024 | 4,923 |
| 2025 | 4,873 |
| 2026 | 4,829 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,536 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ciuruleasa, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zlatna (7,528 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Abrud
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 | Abrud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Abrud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.93 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,065 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,039 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,254 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 385 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 673.8 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 333 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.8 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,852 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Abrud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.6 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.28 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Abrud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 330 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 126 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Abrud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 782 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 658 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Abrud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.4 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,632 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,201 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Abrud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 8.08 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 11 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.66 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 43 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Abrud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Abrud
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 trade131 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage76 · 13.5%
- Manufacturing54 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical48 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services40 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services40 · 7.1%
- Construction38 · 6.7%
- Other service activities29 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)102 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines70 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings24 · 4.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy23 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)21 · 3.7%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing21 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Abrud?
Abrud has 4,829 residents (2026), ranking 800 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Abrud?
Abrud covers 39.5 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Abrud growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Abrud went from 5,515 to 4,829, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Abrud?
Abrud is in Alba County. Latitude 46.274, longitude 23.050.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Abrud?
In Abrud, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.08 ‰ (2024), ranking 11 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Abrud?
In Abrud, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,078 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Abrud?
The nearest to Abrud are Ciuruleasa (4.3 km), Roșia Montană (4.6 km), Sohodol (6.7 km), Câmpeni (9.9 km), Bucium (10 km).