Ceru-Băcăinți: population and statistics
Ceru-Băcăinți has a population of 212 (2026) across 47.2 km², or 4.5 people per km². It ranks 3,180 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 212 residents
- 47.2 km²
- 4 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Ceru-Băcăinți ranks No. 78 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.6 ‰ in Ceru-Băcăinți, compared with an average of 53.1 ‰ in Alba County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Ceru-Băcăinți: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (4 businesses).
Ceru-Băcăinți in numbers
Where is Ceru-Băcăinți?
Neighbouring localities
- Blandiana8.4 km · 875
- Șibot10 km · 2,277
- Geoagiu11 km · 5,642
- Almașu Mare12 km · 1,156
- Vințu de Jos16 km · 5,472
- Balșa16 km · 797
- Meteș17 km · 2,737
- Zlatna17 km · 7,528
Localities of similar size
Population of Ceru-Băcăinți over time
Ceru-Băcăinți had 257 residents in 2016 and 212 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 237 |
| 2022 | 230 |
| 2023 | 228 |
| 2024 | 217 |
| 2025 | 219 |
| 2026 | 212 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,613 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Blandiana (875 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Ceru-Băcăinți
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 | Ceru-Băcăinți | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.3 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Ceru-Băcăinți | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.83 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ||
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 196 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,179 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 924.5 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.8 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² |
Economy
| Indicator | Ceru-Băcăinți | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Ceru-Băcăinți | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
Environment
| Indicator | Ceru-Băcăinți | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.4 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ |
Health
| Indicator | Ceru-Băcăinți | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 9.43 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ||
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 9.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ |
Businesses by activity: Ceru-Băcăinți
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 trade4 · 18.2%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 13.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 13.6%
- Accommodation3 · 13.6%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 13.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ceru-Băcăinți?
Ceru-Băcăinți has 212 residents (2026), ranking 3,180 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ceru-Băcăinți?
Ceru-Băcăinți covers 47.2 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Ceru-Băcăinți growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ceru-Băcăinți went from 257 to 212, a change of −17.5%.
Where is Ceru-Băcăinți?
Ceru-Băcăinți is in Alba County. Latitude 46.009, longitude 23.258.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ceru-Băcăinți?
In Ceru-Băcăinți, “Existing dwellings” stands at 196 (2025), ranking 3,179 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ceru-Băcăinți?
The nearest to Ceru-Băcăinți are Blandiana (8.4 km), Șibot (10 km), Geoagiu (11 km), Almașu Mare (12 km), Vințu de Jos (16 km).