Arieșeni: population and statistics
Arieșeni has a population of 1,420 (2026) across 99.5 km², or 14.3 people per km². It ranks 2,793 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,420 residents
- 99.5 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Arieșeni ranks No. 52 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.06 km in Arieșeni, compared with an average of 6.67 km in Alba County and 4.84 km nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 839.4 ‰ in Arieșeni, compared with an average of 28.1 ‰ in Alba County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Arieșeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (27 businesses).
Arieșeni in numbers
Where is Arieșeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Gârda de Sus5.7 km · 1,360
- Scărișoara9.6 km · 1,385
- Poiana Vadului11 km · 1,014
- Avram Iancu11 km · 1,329
- Criștioru de Jos12 km · 1,173
- Pietroasa14 km · 2,972
- Nucet15 km · 1,951
- Horea16 km · 1,833
Localities of similar size
Population of Arieșeni over time
Arieșeni had 1,722 residents in 2016 and 1,420 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,570 |
| 2022 | 1,517 |
| 2023 | 1,497 |
| 2024 | 1,482 |
| 2025 | 1,452 |
| 2026 | 1,420 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,940 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârda de Sus, 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Arieșeni
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 | Arieșeni | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 120 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) | 12.7 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arieșeni | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,688 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.52 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 801 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,792 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 564.1 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 817 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.4 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arieșeni | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.7 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 319 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.93 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 289 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arieșeni | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 149 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 595 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Arieșeni | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 23.6 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 27 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9,933 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 28 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 839.4 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 15 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Arieșeni | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.4 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 386 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Arieșeni | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 479 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Arieșeni | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 387 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Arieșeni
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 trade38 · 17.0%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 14.7%
- Transport and storage29 · 12.9%
- Manufacturing25 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services24 · 10.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation19 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 8.0%
- Construction14 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Accommodation27 · 12.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 8.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)18 · 8.0%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 8.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities17 · 7.6%
- Forestry and logging14 · 6.2%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 5.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arieșeni?
Arieșeni has 1,420 residents (2026), ranking 2,793 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Arieșeni?
Arieșeni covers 99.5 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Arieșeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arieșeni went from 1,722 to 1,420, a change of −17.5%.
Where is Arieșeni?
Arieșeni is in Alba County. Latitude 46.476, longitude 22.757.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arieșeni?
In Arieșeni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.06 km (2025), ranking 2,688 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arieșeni?
In Arieșeni, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 839.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 15 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Arieșeni?
The nearest to Arieșeni are Gârda de Sus (5.7 km), Scărișoara (9.6 km), Poiana Vadului (11 km), Avram Iancu (11 km), Criștioru de Jos (12 km).