Alba Iulia: population and statistics
Alba Iulia has a population of 74,137 (2026) across 102.5 km², or 723 people per km². It ranks 33 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 74,137 residents
- 102.5 km²
- 723 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Alba Iulia ranks No. 1 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 274 ‰ in Alba Iulia, compared with an average of 153 ‰ in Alba County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Alba Iulia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,990 businesses).
Alba Iulia in numbers
Where is Alba Iulia?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciugud5.9 km · 3,448
- Sântimbru8.8 km · 3,003
- Daia Română10 km · 3,094
- Vințu de Jos10 km · 5,472
- Ighiu12 km · 7,231
- Cricău12 km · 1,910
- Berghin13 km · 1,894
- Sebeș14 km · 31,880
Localities of similar size
Population of Alba Iulia over time
Alba Iulia had 74,310 residents in 2016 and 74,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 74,704 |
| 2022 | 74,488 |
| 2023 | 74,493 |
| 2024 | 74,449 |
| 2025 | 74,219 |
| 2026 | 74,137 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Population density”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,353 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Alba Iulia
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 | Alba Iulia | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,906 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alba Iulia | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.13 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,223 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.09 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 527 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 37,017 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 27 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 499.3 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,415 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.2 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.06 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 190 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alba Iulia | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.26 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 714 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 654 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 81 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alba Iulia | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.1 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 96 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.34 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 412 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alba Iulia | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 499 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 34 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alba Iulia | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,108 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 210 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 475 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Alba Iulia | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.3 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 478 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,095 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Alba Iulia | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.76 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 99 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.08 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Alba Iulia | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 274 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 24 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Alba Iulia
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 trade2,884 · 18.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,862 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services1,590 · 9.9%
- Construction1,445 · 9.0%
- Transport and storage1,437 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing1,258 · 7.9%
- Real estate985 · 6.2%
- Information and communication873 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,990 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,723 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities1,228 · 7.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,165 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities985 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings947 · 5.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy830 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities797 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities795 · 5.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing729 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alba Iulia?
Alba Iulia has 74,137 residents (2026), ranking 33 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Alba Iulia?
Alba Iulia covers 102.5 km², with a density of 723 people per km².
Is the population of Alba Iulia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alba Iulia went from 74,310 to 74,137, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Alba Iulia?
Alba Iulia is in Alba County. Latitude 46.076, longitude 23.573.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alba Iulia?
In Alba Iulia, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 274 ‰ (2025), ranking 24 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Alba Iulia?
In Alba Iulia, “Existing dwellings” stands at 37,017 (2025), ranking 27 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Alba Iulia?
The nearest to Alba Iulia are Ciugud (5.9 km), Sântimbru (8.8 km), Daia Română (10 km), Vințu de Jos (10 km), Ighiu (12 km).