Blandiana: population and statistics
Blandiana has a population of 875 (2026) across 74.5 km², or 11.7 people per km². It ranks 3,093 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 875 residents
- 74.5 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Blandiana ranks No. 70 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.9 ‰ in Blandiana, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Alba County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.54 km in Blandiana, compared with an average of 6.67 km in Alba County and 4.84 km nationally.
Blandiana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Blandiana in numbers
Where is Blandiana?
Neighbouring localities
- Șibot6.1 km · 2,277
- Ceru-Băcăinți8.4 km · 212
- Vințu de Jos8.6 km · 5,472
- Săliștea11 km · 2,319
- Pianu14 km · 3,576
- Geoagiu15 km · 5,642
- Cugir16 km · 23,783
- Meteș16 km · 2,737
Localities of similar size
Population of Blandiana over time
Blandiana had 948 residents in 2016 and 875 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 883 |
| 2022 | 861 |
| 2023 | 869 |
| 2024 | 875 |
| 2025 | 876 |
| 2026 | 875 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,431 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șibot (2,277 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Blandiana
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 | Blandiana | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,134 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blandiana | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.54 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 52 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.57 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 295 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 514 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,114 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 587.4 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 685 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.5 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,495 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,047 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blandiana | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.4 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,748 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.71 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 186 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blandiana | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Blandiana | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.4 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,315 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Blandiana | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.14 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 417 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.14 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 77 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Blandiana | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Blandiana
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 trade16 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage9 · 13.4%
- Construction7 · 10.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.5%
- Other service activities4 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 13.4%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings5 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 7.5%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 7.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities3 · 4.5%
- Other personal service activities3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blandiana?
Blandiana has 875 residents (2026), ranking 3,093 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Blandiana?
Blandiana covers 74.5 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Blandiana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Blandiana went from 948 to 875, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Blandiana?
Blandiana is in Alba County. Latitude 45.986, longitude 23.362.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blandiana?
In Blandiana, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,134 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blandiana?
In Blandiana, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.54 km (2025), ranking 52 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Blandiana?
The nearest to Blandiana are Șibot (6.1 km), Ceru-Băcăinți (8.4 km), Vințu de Jos (8.6 km), Săliștea (11 km), Pianu (14 km).