Ighiu: population and statistics
Ighiu has a population of 7,231 (2026) across 129.5 km², or 55.8 people per km². It ranks 418 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,231 residents
- 129.5 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Ighiu ranks No. 8 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Ighiu, compared with an average of 3.8 per 10,000 inh. in Alba County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.53 ‰ in Ighiu, compared with an average of 3.50 ‰ in Alba County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Ighiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (104 businesses).
Ighiu in numbers
Where is Ighiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Cricău6.9 km · 1,910
- Meteș8.5 km · 2,737
- Galda de Jos9.5 km · 4,211
- Întregalde11 km · 519
- Alba Iulia12 km · 74,137
- Stremț14 km · 2,357
- Sântimbru15 km · 3,003
- Vințu de Jos15 km · 5,472
Localities of similar size
Population of Ighiu over time
Ighiu had 6,872 residents in 2016 and 7,231 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,960 |
| 2022 | 6,988 |
| 2023 | 7,044 |
| 2024 | 7,096 |
| 2025 | 7,157 |
| 2026 | 7,231 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,140 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cricău, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Alba Iulia (74,137 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Ighiu
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 | Ighiu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,911 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ighiu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.91 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,301 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.73 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 404 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,780 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 514 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 384.5 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,807 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.7 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 661 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 709 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ighiu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.54 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 356 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 288 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 462 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ighiu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.3 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 357 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.53 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 205 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ighiu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ighiu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 565 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 336 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.2 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 317 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ighiu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.5 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,886 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.28 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,020 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ighiu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,095 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ighiu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ighiu
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 trade165 · 18.8%
- Construction115 · 13.1%
- Transport and storage97 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services84 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing77 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical73 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services51 · 5.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation48 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)104 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities102 · 11.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)101 · 11.5%
- Construction of buildings81 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines80 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities52 · 5.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities44 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities38 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities38 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering37 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ighiu?
Ighiu has 7,231 residents (2026), ranking 418 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ighiu?
Ighiu covers 129.5 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Ighiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ighiu went from 6,872 to 7,231, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Ighiu?
Ighiu is in Alba County. Latitude 46.162, longitude 23.483.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ighiu?
In Ighiu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ighiu?
In Ighiu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.53 ‰ (2026), ranking 205 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Ighiu?
The nearest to Ighiu are Cricău (6.9 km), Meteș (8.5 km), Galda de Jos (9.5 km), Întregalde (11 km), Alba Iulia (12 km).