Baia de Arieș: population and statistics
Baia de Arieș has a population of 3,480 (2026) across 82.2 km², or 42.4 people per km². It ranks 1,290 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,480 residents
- 82.2 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Baia de Arieș ranks No. 20 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.15 ‰ in Baia de Arieș, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Alba County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.7 ‰ in Baia de Arieș, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Alba County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Baia de Arieș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Baia de Arieș in numbers
Where is Baia de Arieș?
Neighbouring localities
- Lupșa6.8 km · 2,709
- Ponor9.5 km · 580
- Sălciua11 km · 1,297
- Bistra13 km · 4,309
- Mogoș13 km · 684
- Poșaga13 km · 848
- Bucium16 km · 1,294
- Roșia Montană17 km · 2,589
Localities of similar size
Population of Baia de Arieș over time
Baia de Arieș had 4,076 residents in 2016 and 3,480 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,748 |
| 2022 | 3,678 |
| 2023 | 3,638 |
| 2024 | 3,584 |
| 2025 | 3,527 |
| 2026 | 3,480 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,506 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lupșa, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpeni (6,827 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Baia de Arieș
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 | Baia de Arieș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baia de Arieș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.37 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,171 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,943 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,014 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 558.3 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 856 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.2 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,588 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baia de Arieș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.4 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 654 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.59 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baia de Arieș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 190 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 427 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Baia de Arieș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 330 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 485 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 715 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Baia de Arieș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.8 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,938 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,486 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Baia de Arieș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.44 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.15 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 72 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.44 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 72 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Baia de Arieș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Baia de Arieș
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 trade85 · 21.7%
- Manufacturing43 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage43 · 11.0%
- Construction38 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services33 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 6.6%
- Other service activities19 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings31 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products16 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering14 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baia de Arieș?
Baia de Arieș has 3,480 residents (2026), ranking 1,290 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Baia de Arieș?
Baia de Arieș covers 82.2 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Baia de Arieș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baia de Arieș went from 4,076 to 3,480, a change of −14.6%.
Where is Baia de Arieș?
Baia de Arieș is in Alba County. Latitude 46.379, longitude 23.280.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baia de Arieș?
In Baia de Arieș, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.15 ‰ (2024), ranking 72 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baia de Arieș?
In Baia de Arieș, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,930 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Baia de Arieș?
The nearest to Baia de Arieș are Lupșa (6.8 km), Ponor (9.5 km), Sălciua (11 km), Bistra (13 km), Mogoș (13 km).