Ocoliș: population and statistics
Ocoliș has a population of 453 (2026) across 98.3 km², or 4.6 people per km². It ranks 3,168 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −23.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 453 residents
- 98.3 km²
- 5 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Ocoliș ranks No. 77 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 59.6 ‰ in Ocoliș, compared with an average of 53.1 ‰ in Alba County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Ocoliș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Ocoliș in numbers
Where is Ocoliș?
Neighbouring localities
- Poșaga6.4 km · 848
- Iara7.4 km · 3,558
- Băișoara9.5 km · 1,979
- Sălciua11 km · 1,297
- Rimetea12 km · 954
- Livezile15 km · 1,092
- Valea Ierii16 km · 856
- Săvădisla17 km · 4,087
Localities of similar size
Population of Ocoliș over time
Ocoliș had 590 residents in 2016 and 453 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 516 |
| 2022 | 499 |
| 2023 | 483 |
| 2024 | 475 |
| 2025 | 471 |
| 2026 | 453 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,762 football pitches.
- Its population density is 19.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poșaga (848 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Ocoliș
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 | Ocoliș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Ocoliș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.49 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ||
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.21 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ||
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 484 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,130 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,068 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.6 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ||
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.42 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ |
Economy
| Indicator | Ocoliș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.6 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.62 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Ocoliș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 177 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ocoliș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ||
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 219 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ |
Environment
| Indicator | Ocoliș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 218.5 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ |
Health
| Indicator | Ocoliș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.42 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ||
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ |
Education
| Indicator | Ocoliș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ||
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. |
Businesses by activity: Ocoliș
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 trade15 · 18.3%
- Construction10 · 12.2%
- Manufacturing9 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage9 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.1%
- Real estate5 · 6.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 12.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings7 · 8.5%
- Accommodation7 · 8.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities5 · 6.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ocoliș?
Ocoliș has 453 residents (2026), ranking 3,168 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ocoliș?
Ocoliș covers 98.3 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Ocoliș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ocoliș went from 590 to 453, a change of −23.2%.
Where is Ocoliș?
Ocoliș is in Alba County. Latitude 46.497, longitude 23.432.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ocoliș?
In Ocoliș, “Existing dwellings” stands at 484 (2025), ranking 3,130 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ocoliș?
The nearest to Ocoliș are Poșaga (6.4 km), Iara (7.4 km), Băișoara (9.5 km), Sălciua (11 km), Rimetea (12 km).