Rădești (Alba County): population and statistics
Rădești has a population of 1,228 (2026) across 33.0 km², or 37.2 people per km². It ranks 2,927 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,228 residents
- 33.0 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Rădești ranks No. 60 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 43 ‰ in Rădești, compared with an average of 153 ‰ in Alba County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Rădești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Rădești in numbers
Where is Rădești?
Neighbouring localities
- Teiuș7.1 km · 6,823
- Aiud7.4 km · 23,600
- Mihalț9.6 km · 3,167
- Lopadea Nouă10 km · 2,437
- Bucerdea Grânoasă10 km · 2,274
- Crăciunelu de Jos11 km · 2,138
- Stremț11 km · 2,357
- Galda de Jos14 km · 4,211
Localities of similar size
Population of Rădești over time
Rădești had 1,326 residents in 2016 and 1,228 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,269 |
| 2022 | 1,262 |
| 2023 | 1,233 |
| 2024 | 1,233 |
| 2025 | 1,237 |
| 2026 | 1,228 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,629 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Teiuș (6,823 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Rădești
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 | Rădești | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rădești | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.88 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 303 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 558 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,075 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.4 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,966 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.0 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rădești | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.87 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 100 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 233 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 576 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rădești | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.0 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.81 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rădești | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 306 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rădești | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.5 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,235 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.97 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 105 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rădești | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Rădești | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rădești
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 trade26 · 25.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 12.9%
- Transport and storage10 · 9.9%
- Construction8 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 13.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.0%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities4 · 4.0%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rădești?
Rădești has 1,228 residents (2026), ranking 2,927 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rădești?
Rădești covers 33.0 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Rădești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rădești went from 1,326 to 1,228, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Rădești?
Rădești is in Alba County. Latitude 46.246, longitude 23.744.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Rădești?
In Rădești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 558 (2025), ranking 3,075 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rădești?
In Rădești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,031 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Rădești?
The nearest to Rădești are Teiuș (7.1 km), Aiud (7.4 km), Mihalț (9.6 km), Lopadea Nouă (10 km), Bucerdea Grânoasă (10 km).