Jidvei: population and statistics
Jidvei has a population of 5,194 (2026) across 104.4 km², or 49.8 people per km². It ranks 701 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,194 residents
- 104.4 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Jidvei ranks No. 13 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Jidvei, compared with an average of 1.83 ‰ in Alba County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 15.5% in Jidvei, compared with an average of 2.7% in Alba County and 2.0% nationally.
Jidvei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Jidvei in numbers
Where is Jidvei?
Neighbouring localities
- Cetatea de Baltă6.8 km · 3,025
- Șona9.3 km · 4,265
- Valea Lungă11 km · 3,057
- Adămuș12 km · 5,156
- Sâncel12 km · 2,517
- Fărău12 km · 1,396
- Bazna13 km · 3,922
- Micăsasa14 km · 1,955
Localities of similar size
Population of Jidvei over time
Jidvei had 5,318 residents in 2016 and 5,194 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,269 |
| 2022 | 5,236 |
| 2023 | 5,227 |
| 2024 | 5,215 |
| 2025 | 5,220 |
| 2026 | 5,194 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,620 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cetatea de Baltă, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Blaj (19,821 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Jidvei
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 | Jidvei | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jidvei | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.05 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,267 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,412 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,874 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,081 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 360.8 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.5 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 472 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jidvei | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.90 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 198 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 336 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 362 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jidvei | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.6 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,450 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.54 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,113 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jidvei | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 201 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 395 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 15.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 69 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jidvei | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jidvei | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.1 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,333 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.51 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 749 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Jidvei | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jidvei | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 149 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jidvei
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 trade59 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage28 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing27 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services21 · 7.6%
- Construction20 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 6.9%
- Other service activities19 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 19.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings13 · 4.7%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery12 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 4.0%
- Scientific research and development11 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jidvei?
Jidvei has 5,194 residents (2026), ranking 701 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jidvei?
Jidvei covers 104.4 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Jidvei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jidvei went from 5,318 to 5,194, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Jidvei?
Jidvei is in Alba County. Latitude 46.227, longitude 24.103.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jidvei?
In Jidvei, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,412 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Jidvei?
In Jidvei, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 15.5% (2026), ranking 69 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Jidvei?
The nearest to Jidvei are Cetatea de Baltă (6.8 km), Șona (9.3 km), Valea Lungă (11 km), Adămuș (12 km), Sâncel (12 km).