Albac: population and statistics
Albac has a population of 1,845 (2026) across 53.4 km², or 34.6 people per km². It ranks 2,474 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,845 residents
- 53.4 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Albac ranks No. 44 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 16.2 nights in Albac, compared with an average of 1.5 nights in Alba County and 2.0 nights nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Albac, compared with an average of 14.6 ‰ in Alba County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Albac: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Albac in numbers
Where is Albac?
Neighbouring localities
- Vadu Moților4.3 km · 1,170
- Scărișoara6.8 km · 1,385
- Horea7.8 km · 1,833
- Vidra10 km · 1,489
- Poiana Vadului10 km · 1,014
- Câmpeni11 km · 6,827
- Gârda de Sus13 km · 1,360
- Sohodol14 km · 1,557
Localities of similar size
Population of Albac over time
Albac had 2,126 residents in 2016 and 1,845 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,986 |
| 2022 | 1,941 |
| 2023 | 1,923 |
| 2024 | 1,895 |
| 2025 | 1,879 |
| 2026 | 1,845 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vadu Moților, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpeni (6,827 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Albac
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 | Albac | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 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) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albac | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.48 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,406 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,032 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,381 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 559.3 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.5 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,590 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albac | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.8 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 731 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.88 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albac | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 184 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 447 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 106 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Albac | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 16.2 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 37 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5,580 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 43 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 295.4 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 42 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Albac | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.8 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,604 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.20 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,037 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Albac | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.08 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 447 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.08 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 99 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Albac | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 153 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 314 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Albac
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 trade47 · 21.1%
- Manufacturing36 · 16.1%
- Transport and storage33 · 14.8%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 11.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services12 · 5.4%
- Other service activities9 · 4.0%
- Construction8 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 14.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)29 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 13.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 10.8%
- Accommodation24 · 10.8%
- Forestry and logging21 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 3.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albac?
Albac has 1,845 residents (2026), ranking 2,474 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Albac?
Albac covers 53.4 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Albac growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albac went from 2,126 to 1,845, a change of −13.2%.
Where is Albac?
Albac is in Alba County. Latitude 46.448, longitude 22.964.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Albac?
In Albac, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 16.2 nights (2025), ranking 37 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albac?
In Albac, “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 Albac?
The nearest to Albac are Vadu Moților (4.3 km), Scărișoara (6.8 km), Horea (7.8 km), Vidra (10 km), Poiana Vadului (10 km).