Meteș: population and statistics
Meteș has a population of 2,737 (2026) across 143.6 km², or 19.1 people per km². It ranks 1,759 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,737 residents
- 143.6 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Meteș ranks No. 28 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.10 ‰ in Meteș, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Alba County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.0 ‰ in Meteș, compared with an average of 14.6 ‰ in Alba County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Meteș: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (39 businesses).
Meteș in numbers
Where is Meteș?
Neighbouring localities
- Ighiu8.5 km · 7,231
- Întregalde12 km · 519
- Zlatna13 km · 7,528
- Vințu de Jos13 km · 5,472
- Cricău15 km · 1,910
- Mogoș16 km · 684
- Alba Iulia16 km · 74,137
- Blandiana16 km · 875
Localities of similar size
Population of Meteș over time
Meteș had 2,836 residents in 2016 and 2,737 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,721 |
| 2022 | 2,685 |
| 2023 | 2,681 |
| 2024 | 2,698 |
| 2025 | 2,685 |
| 2026 | 2,737 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,108 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ighiu (7,231 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Meteș
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 | Meteș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.0 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 130 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 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) | 13.9 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Meteș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.72 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 227 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.56 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 705 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,355 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,781 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.1 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,076 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Meteș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.2 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 692 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.75 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Meteș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Meteș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 327 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 490 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.4 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 253 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Meteș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.8 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,007 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Meteș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.10 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 435 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.10 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 89 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Meteș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Meteș
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 trade45 · 14.9%
- Transport and storage42 · 13.9%
- Administrative and support services35 · 11.6%
- Construction32 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing26 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation17 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 9.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings21 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 5.9%
- Accommodation17 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 5.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities16 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meteș?
Meteș has 2,737 residents (2026), ranking 1,759 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Meteș?
Meteș covers 143.6 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Meteș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Meteș went from 2,836 to 2,737, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Meteș?
Meteș is in Alba County. Latitude 46.133, longitude 23.381.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Meteș?
In Meteș, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.10 ‰ (2024), ranking 89 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Meteș?
In Meteș, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 130 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Meteș?
The nearest to Meteș are Ighiu (8.5 km), Întregalde (12 km), Zlatna (13 km), Vințu de Jos (13 km), Cricău (15 km).