Gârbova: population and statistics
Gârbova has a population of 2,067 (2026) across 57.8 km², or 35.8 people per km². It ranks 2,288 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,067 residents
- 57.8 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Gârbova ranks No. 40 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.2 ‰ in Gârbova, compared with an average of 11.6 ‰ in Alba County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.84 ‰ in Gârbova, compared with an average of 3.50 ‰ in Alba County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Gârbova: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Gârbova in numbers
Where is Gârbova?
Neighbouring localities
- Poiana Sibiului5.3 km · 2,386
- Câlnic5.5 km · 1,886
- Miercurea Sibiului6.9 km · 4,709
- Jina7.7 km · 3,499
- Tilișca11 km · 1,364
- Săsciori12 km · 6,455
- Doștat13 km · 1,040
- Cut13 km · 1,242
Localities of similar size
Population of Gârbova over time
Gârbova had 2,117 residents in 2016 and 2,067 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,086 |
| 2022 | 2,076 |
| 2023 | 2,053 |
| 2024 | 2,073 |
| 2025 | 2,071 |
| 2026 | 2,067 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,094 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poiana Sibiului, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Sibiului (4,709 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Gârbova
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 | Gârbova | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gârbova | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.14 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,064 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 982 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,476 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 475.1 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.2 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,121 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,574 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gârbova | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.2 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 847 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.84 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 304 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gârbova | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gârbova | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 343 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.6 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 250 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gârbova | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.6 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,301 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.10 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 501 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gârbova | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gârbova | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gârbova
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 trade44 · 23.0%
- Construction31 · 16.2%
- Transport and storage31 · 16.2%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing16 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 3.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 17.8%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 15.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 12.6%
- Construction of buildings23 · 12.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 11.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering12 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gârbova?
Gârbova has 2,067 residents (2026), ranking 2,288 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gârbova?
Gârbova covers 57.8 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Gârbova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gârbova went from 2,117 to 2,067, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Gârbova?
Gârbova is in Alba County. Latitude 45.851, longitude 23.707.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârbova?
In Gârbova, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,923 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârbova?
In Gârbova, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.84 ‰ (2026), ranking 304 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Gârbova?
The nearest to Gârbova are Poiana Sibiului (5.3 km), Câlnic (5.5 km), Miercurea Sibiului (6.9 km), Jina (7.7 km), Tilișca (11 km).