Rimetea: population and statistics
Rimetea has a population of 954 (2026) across 56.5 km², or 16.9 people per km². It ranks 3,064 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 954 residents
- 56.5 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Rimetea ranks No. 69 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.48 ‰ in Rimetea, compared with an average of 3.50 ‰ in Alba County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 19,583 ‰ in Rimetea, compared with an average of 852 ‰ in Alba County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Rimetea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Rimetea in numbers
Where is Rimetea?
Neighbouring localities
- Livezile5.6 km · 1,092
- Mirăslău10 km · 1,824
- Poșaga11 km · 848
- Moldovenești11 km · 3,203
- Sălciua12 km · 1,297
- Ocoliș12 km · 453
- Iara13 km · 3,558
- Râmeț14 km · 503
Localities of similar size
Population of Rimetea over time
Rimetea had 1,051 residents in 2016 and 954 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,000 |
| 2022 | 986 |
| 2023 | 969 |
| 2024 | 960 |
| 2025 | 943 |
| 2026 | 954 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,917 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Rimetea
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 | Rimetea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.4 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 197 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,015 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rimetea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.63 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 468 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 592 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,048 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 620.5 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 518 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.1 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rimetea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.3 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 167 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.48 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 25 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rimetea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 180 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rimetea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 30.8 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 23 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19,583 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 14 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 448.6 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 28 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rimetea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.2 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 462 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Rimetea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 465 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 114 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Rimetea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,007 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rimetea
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
- Accommodation and food services38 · 16.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade37 · 16.4%
- Administrative and support services28 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing24 · 10.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation22 · 9.8%
- Transport and storage15 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.2%
- Education12 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 15.1%
- Food and beverage service activities32 · 14.2%
- Accommodation25 · 11.1%
- Office administration and business support activities19 · 8.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities17 · 7.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 6.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 5.8%
- Education12 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rimetea?
Rimetea has 954 residents (2026), ranking 3,064 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rimetea?
Rimetea covers 56.5 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Rimetea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rimetea went from 1,051 to 954, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Rimetea?
Rimetea is in Alba County. Latitude 46.438, longitude 23.566.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rimetea?
In Rimetea, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.48 ‰ (2026), ranking 25 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rimetea?
In Rimetea, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19,583 ‰ (2025), ranking 14 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Rimetea?
The nearest to Rimetea are Livezile (5.6 km), Mirăslău (10 km), Poșaga (11 km), Moldovenești (11 km), Sălciua (12 km).