Poiana Vadului: population and statistics
Poiana Vadului has a population of 1,014 (2026) across 32.4 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 3,047 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,014 residents
- 32.4 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Poiana Vadului ranks No. 68 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 3.0 m³ in Poiana Vadului, compared with an average of 36.4 m³ in Alba County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Poiana Vadului: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (14 businesses).
Poiana Vadului in numbers
Where is Poiana Vadului?
Neighbouring localities
- Avram Iancu6.8 km · 1,329
- Vidra8.2 km · 1,489
- Vadu Moților8.6 km · 1,170
- Scărișoara8.6 km · 1,385
- Albac10 km · 1,845
- Arieșeni11 km · 1,420
- Bulzeștii de Sus12 km · 319
- Gârda de Sus12 km · 1,360
Localities of similar size
Population of Poiana Vadului over time
Poiana Vadului had 1,110 residents in 2016 and 1,014 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,046 |
| 2022 | 1,043 |
| 2023 | 1,030 |
| 2024 | 1,029 |
| 2025 | 1,022 |
| 2026 | 1,014 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,538 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Avram Iancu, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Albac (1,845 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Poiana Vadului
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 | Poiana Vadului | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poiana Vadului | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,657 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 434 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,153 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.0 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,321 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.9 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,860 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poiana Vadului | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.5 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.93 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 289 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poiana Vadului | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 442 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Poiana Vadului | 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) | 22 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,090 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 764 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poiana Vadului | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3.0 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,591 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Poiana Vadului | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 495 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 140 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Poiana Vadului | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 117 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poiana Vadului
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
- Construction17 · 15.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade17 · 15.5%
- Manufacturing16 · 14.5%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.5%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities14 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 11.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 9.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings7 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 6.4%
- Accommodation6 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poiana Vadului?
Poiana Vadului has 1,014 residents (2026), ranking 3,047 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poiana Vadului?
Poiana Vadului covers 32.4 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Poiana Vadului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poiana Vadului went from 1,110 to 1,014, a change of −8.6%.
Where is Poiana Vadului?
Poiana Vadului is in Alba County. Latitude 46.398, longitude 22.850.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Poiana Vadului?
In Poiana Vadului, “Existing dwellings” stands at 434 (2025), ranking 3,153 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Poiana Vadului?
In Poiana Vadului, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 3.0 m³ (2025), ranking 2,591 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Poiana Vadului?
The nearest to Poiana Vadului are Avram Iancu (6.8 km), Vidra (8.2 km), Vadu Moților (8.6 km), Scărișoara (8.6 km), Albac (10 km).