Daia Română: population and statistics
Daia Română has a population of 3,094 (2026) across 41.4 km², or 74.8 people per km². It ranks 1,519 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,094 residents
- 41.4 km²
- 75 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Daia Română ranks No. 23 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.8 ‰ in Daia Română, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Alba County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 325.8 ‰ in Daia Română, compared with an average of 486.3 ‰ in Alba County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Daia Română: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Daia Română in numbers
Where is Daia Română?
Neighbouring localities
- Cut4.4 km · 1,242
- Ciugud6.9 km · 3,448
- Șpring7.2 km · 2,483
- Sebeș8.5 km · 31,880
- Berghin9.5 km · 1,894
- Alba Iulia10 km · 74,137
- Doștat12 km · 1,040
- Câlnic13 km · 1,886
Localities of similar size
Population of Daia Română over time
Daia Română had 3,150 residents in 2016 and 3,094 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,088 |
| 2022 | 3,088 |
| 2023 | 3,071 |
| 2024 | 3,080 |
| 2025 | 3,074 |
| 2026 | 3,094 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,794 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cut, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sebeș (31,880 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Daia Română
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 | Daia Română | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Daia Română | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.53 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,178 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.26 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 830 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,008 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,425 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 325.8 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.1 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 569 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.29 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 968 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Daia Română | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.5 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 981 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.23 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Daia Română | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Daia Română | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.4 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,164 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.82 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 410 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Daia Română | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Daia Română | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Daia Română
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 trade58 · 20.7%
- Construction44 · 15.7%
- Transport and storage34 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing31 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services30 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 6.8%
- Other service activities12 · 4.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 16.1%
- Specialised construction activities38 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 12.9%
- Construction of buildings35 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering14 · 5.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing12 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Daia Română?
Daia Română has 3,094 residents (2026), ranking 1,519 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Daia Română?
Daia Română covers 41.4 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Daia Română growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Daia Română went from 3,150 to 3,094, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Daia Română?
Daia Română is in Alba County. Latitude 46.003, longitude 23.655.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Daia Română?
In Daia Română, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Daia Română?
In Daia Română, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 325.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,092 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Daia Română?
The nearest to Daia Română are Cut (4.4 km), Ciugud (6.9 km), Șpring (7.2 km), Sebeș (8.5 km), Berghin (9.5 km).