Pianu: population and statistics
Pianu has a population of 3,576 (2026) across 122.7 km², or 29.2 people per km². It ranks 1,250 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,576 residents
- 122.7 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Pianu ranks No. 19 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.84 ‰ in Pianu, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Alba County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.3 ‰ in Pianu, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Alba County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Pianu: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (49 businesses).
Pianu in numbers
Where is Pianu?
Neighbouring localities
- Săliștea5.8 km · 2,319
- Sebeș9.4 km · 31,880
- Săsciori10 km · 6,455
- Cugir11 km · 23,783
- Șibot12 km · 2,277
- Blandiana14 km · 875
- Câlnic14 km · 1,886
- Vințu de Jos15 km · 5,472
Localities of similar size
Population of Pianu over time
Pianu had 3,610 residents in 2016 and 3,576 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,554 |
| 2022 | 3,529 |
| 2023 | 3,536 |
| 2024 | 3,561 |
| 2025 | 3,577 |
| 2026 | 3,576 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,181 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Săliștea, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sebeș (31,880 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Pianu
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 | Pianu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pianu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.09 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,074 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.91 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 375 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,465 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,588 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 409.7 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,565 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.5 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 676 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.68 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 765 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pianu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.0 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 665 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.91 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 526 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pianu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pianu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.6 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 250 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 883 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 245 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61.0 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 185 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pianu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.9 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,801 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.73 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 554 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pianu | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 667 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 263 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pianu | 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) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pianu
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 trade70 · 18.6%
- Transport and storage56 · 14.9%
- Manufacturing40 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services40 · 10.6%
- Construction36 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines49 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 11.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings26 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities22 · 5.8%
- Accommodation15 · 4.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 4.0%
- Real estate activities14 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pianu?
Pianu has 3,576 residents (2026), ranking 1,250 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pianu?
Pianu covers 122.7 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Pianu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pianu went from 3,610 to 3,576, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Pianu?
Pianu is in Alba County. Latitude 45.896, longitude 23.482.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pianu?
In Pianu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.84 ‰ (2024), ranking 263 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pianu?
In Pianu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,759 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Pianu?
The nearest to Pianu are Săliștea (5.8 km), Sebeș (9.4 km), Săsciori (10 km), Cugir (11 km), Șibot (12 km).