Almașu Mare: population and statistics
Almașu Mare has a population of 1,156 (2026) across 96.0 km², or 12.0 people per km². It ranks 2,961 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,156 residents
- 96.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Almașu Mare ranks No. 62 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.7 in Almașu Mare, compared with an average of 3.8 per 10,000 inh. in Alba County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.3 ‰ in Almașu Mare, compared with an average of 53.1 ‰ in Alba County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Almașu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (32 businesses).
Almașu Mare in numbers
Where is Almașu Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Balșa6.9 km · 797
- Zlatna12 km · 7,528
- Ceru-Băcăinți12 km · 212
- Certeju de Sus17 km · 2,810
- Geoagiu18 km · 5,642
- Bucureșci19 km · 1,351
- Băița19 km · 3,190
- Buceș20 km · 1,707
Localities of similar size
Population of Almașu Mare over time
Almașu Mare had 1,287 residents in 2016 and 1,156 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,210 |
| 2022 | 1,209 |
| 2023 | 1,203 |
| 2024 | 1,176 |
| 2025 | 1,165 |
| 2026 | 1,156 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,440 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Balșa, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zlatna (7,528 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Almașu Mare
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 | Almașu Mare | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Almașu Mare | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 812 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,772 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 702.4 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 260 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.1 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Almașu Mare | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.3 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 253 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.73 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,911 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Almașu Mare | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Almașu Mare | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 164 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 681 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 500 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Almașu Mare | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 622 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Almașu Mare | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Almașu Mare
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 trade36 · 18.4%
- Transport and storage34 · 17.3%
- Construction24 · 12.2%
- Manufacturing23 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services18 · 9.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.6%
- Other service activities9 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 10.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.6%
- Forestry and logging9 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Almașu Mare?
Almașu Mare has 1,156 residents (2026), ranking 2,961 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Almașu Mare?
Almașu Mare covers 96.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Almașu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Almașu Mare went from 1,287 to 1,156, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Almașu Mare?
Almașu Mare is in Alba County. Latitude 46.076, longitude 23.131.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Almașu Mare?
In Almașu Mare, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 194 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Almașu Mare?
In Almașu Mare, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 253 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Almașu Mare?
The nearest to Almașu Mare are Balșa (6.9 km), Zlatna (12 km), Ceru-Băcăinți (12 km), Certeju de Sus (17 km), Geoagiu (18 km).