Crăciunelu de Jos: population and statistics
Crăciunelu de Jos has a population of 2,138 (2026) across 25.2 km², or 84.8 people per km². It ranks 2,223 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,138 residents
- 25.2 km²
- 85 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Crăciunelu de Jos ranks No. 39 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.0% in Crăciunelu de Jos, compared with an average of 2.7% in Alba County and 2.0% nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.7 ‰ in Crăciunelu de Jos, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Alba County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Crăciunelu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Crăciunelu de Jos in numbers
Where is Crăciunelu de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Bucerdea Grânoasă4.4 km · 2,274
- Mihalț5.2 km · 3,167
- Blaj7.2 km · 19,821
- Sâncel10 km · 2,517
- Cergău10 km · 1,543
- Ohaba11 km · 541
- Rădești11 km · 1,228
- Lopadea Nouă12 km · 2,437
Localities of similar size
Population of Crăciunelu de Jos over time
Crăciunelu de Jos had 2,147 residents in 2016 and 2,138 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,136 |
| 2022 | 2,142 |
| 2023 | 2,117 |
| 2024 | 2,139 |
| 2025 | 2,129 |
| 2026 | 2,138 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,532 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bucerdea Grânoasă, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Blaj (19,821 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Crăciunelu de Jos
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 | Crăciunelu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crăciunelu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.75 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,846 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,695 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 863 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,698 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403.6 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,634 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.4 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crăciunelu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.98 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 248 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 393 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 264 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crăciunelu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.3 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,425 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.81 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crăciunelu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 176 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crăciunelu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.8 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 469 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.77 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 694 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Crăciunelu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Crăciunelu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crăciunelu de Jos
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 trade36 · 24.2%
- Transport and storage20 · 13.4%
- Construction18 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing16 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.0%
- Other service activities7 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 3.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crăciunelu de Jos?
Crăciunelu de Jos has 2,138 residents (2026), ranking 2,223 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crăciunelu de Jos?
Crăciunelu de Jos covers 25.2 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Crăciunelu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crăciunelu de Jos went from 2,147 to 2,138, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Crăciunelu de Jos?
Crăciunelu de Jos is in Alba County. Latitude 46.167, longitude 23.830.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Crăciunelu de Jos?
In Crăciunelu de Jos, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.0% (2026), ranking 176 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crăciunelu de Jos?
In Crăciunelu de Jos, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,844 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Crăciunelu de Jos?
The nearest to Crăciunelu de Jos are Bucerdea Grânoasă (4.4 km), Mihalț (5.2 km), Blaj (7.2 km), Sâncel (10 km), Cergău (10 km).