Berghin: population and statistics
Berghin has a population of 1,894 (2026) across 75.5 km², or 25.1 people per km². It ranks 2,420 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,894 residents
- 75.5 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Berghin ranks No. 42 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.16 km in Berghin, compared with an average of 3.91 km in Alba County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.90 km in Berghin, compared with an average of 6.67 km in Alba County and 4.84 km nationally.
Berghin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Berghin in numbers
Where is Berghin?
Neighbouring localities
- Ohaba5.2 km · 541
- Ciugud7.2 km · 3,448
- Roșia de Secaș8.4 km · 1,561
- Sântimbru8.5 km · 3,003
- Daia Română9.5 km · 3,094
- Șpring10 km · 2,483
- Mihalț11 km · 3,167
- Alba Iulia13 km · 74,137
Localities of similar size
Population of Berghin over time
Berghin had 2,058 residents in 2016 and 1,894 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,941 |
| 2022 | 1,914 |
| 2023 | 1,897 |
| 2024 | 1,897 |
| 2025 | 1,886 |
| 2026 | 1,894 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,576 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ohaba, 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Berghin
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 | Berghin | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 544 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berghin | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.90 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 164 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,193 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,079 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,296 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569.7 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 778 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.5 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,909 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,103 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berghin | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.0 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.75 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berghin | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berghin | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.8 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 902 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.16 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 24 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Berghin | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Berghin | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berghin
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 trade37 · 19.7%
- Construction26 · 13.8%
- Manufacturing24 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage19 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services18 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings16 · 8.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berghin?
Berghin has 1,894 residents (2026), ranking 2,420 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berghin?
Berghin covers 75.5 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Berghin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berghin went from 2,058 to 1,894, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Berghin?
Berghin is in Alba County. Latitude 46.065, longitude 23.740.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berghin?
In Berghin, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.16 km (2025), ranking 24 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berghin?
In Berghin, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.90 km (2025), ranking 164 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Berghin?
The nearest to Berghin are Ohaba (5.2 km), Ciugud (7.2 km), Roșia de Secaș (8.4 km), Sântimbru (8.5 km), Daia Română (9.5 km).