Câlnic (Alba County): population and statistics
Câlnic has a population of 1,886 (2026) across 44.5 km², or 42.4 people per km². It ranks 2,431 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,886 residents
- 44.5 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Câlnic ranks No. 43 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 67.9 m² in Câlnic, compared with an average of 51.9 m² in Alba County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.9 ‰ in Câlnic, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Alba County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Câlnic: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Câlnic in numbers
Where is Câlnic?
Neighbouring localities
- Gârbova5.5 km · 2,067
- Cut8.5 km · 1,242
- Miercurea Sibiului9.7 km · 4,709
- Sebeș10 km · 31,880
- Săsciori11 km · 6,455
- Poiana Sibiului11 km · 2,386
- Șpring12 km · 2,483
- Jina12 km · 3,499
Localities of similar size
Population of Câlnic over time
Câlnic had 1,882 residents in 2016 and 1,886 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,929 |
| 2022 | 1,899 |
| 2023 | 1,880 |
| 2024 | 1,894 |
| 2025 | 1,907 |
| 2026 | 1,886 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,227 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârbova, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Sibiului (4,709 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Câlnic
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 | Câlnic | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 266 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) | 8.5 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Câlnic | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.17 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,242 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 729 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,895 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 386.5 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.9 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 231 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Câlnic | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.7 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 917 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.65 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,143 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Câlnic | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 252 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Câlnic | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 61.0 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 252 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.30 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 602 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Câlnic | 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 | Câlnic | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 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: Câlnic
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 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage25 · 14.7%
- Construction23 · 13.5%
- Manufacturing16 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services15 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 14.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 12.9%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 11.8%
- Construction of buildings19 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Câlnic?
Câlnic has 1,886 residents (2026), ranking 2,431 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Câlnic?
Câlnic covers 44.5 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Câlnic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Câlnic went from 1,882 to 1,886, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Câlnic?
Câlnic is in Alba County. Latitude 45.888, longitude 23.658.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Câlnic?
In Câlnic, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 67.9 m² (2025), ranking 231 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Câlnic?
In Câlnic, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 266 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Câlnic?
The nearest to Câlnic are Gârbova (5.5 km), Cut (8.5 km), Miercurea Sibiului (9.7 km), Sebeș (10 km), Săsciori (11 km).