Roșia Montană: population and statistics
Roșia Montană has a population of 2,589 (2026) across 42.7 km², or 60.6 people per km². It ranks 1,850 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,589 residents
- 42.7 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Roșia Montană ranks No. 30 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.1% in Roșia Montană, compared with an average of 2.7% in Alba County and 2.0% nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Roșia Montană, compared with an average of 1.5 nights in Alba County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Roșia Montană: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Roșia Montană in numbers
Where is Roșia Montană?
Neighbouring localities
- Abrud4.6 km · 4,829
- Sohodol6.3 km · 1,557
- Câmpeni6.7 km · 6,827
- Ciuruleasa8.8 km · 1,063
- Bucium9.3 km · 1,294
- Lupșa11 km · 2,709
- Vidra12 km · 1,489
- Vadu Moților15 km · 1,170
Localities of similar size
Population of Roșia Montană over time
Roșia Montană had 2,874 residents in 2016 and 2,589 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,707 |
| 2022 | 2,688 |
| 2023 | 2,642 |
| 2024 | 2,618 |
| 2025 | 2,610 |
| 2026 | 2,589 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,986 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Abrud (4,829 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Roșia Montană
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 | Roșia Montană | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roșia Montană | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.74 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 789 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,491 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,550 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 575.9 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 735 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.5 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roșia Montană | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.6 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.54 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,113 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roșia Montană | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 172 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Roșia Montană | 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) | 29 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,045 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 718 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Roșia Montană | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.9 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 750 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Roșia Montană | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 350 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Roșia Montană | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Roșia Montană
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 trade65 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage31 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing29 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services22 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 7.4%
- Construction20 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings12 · 4.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 4.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities12 · 4.2%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing11 · 3.9%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roșia Montană?
Roșia Montană has 2,589 residents (2026), ranking 1,850 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Roșia Montană?
Roșia Montană covers 42.7 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Roșia Montană growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roșia Montană went from 2,874 to 2,589, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Roșia Montană?
Roșia Montană is in Alba County. Latitude 46.308, longitude 23.083.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Roșia Montană?
In Roșia Montană, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.1% (2026), ranking 172 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Roșia Montană?
In Roșia Montană, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Roșia Montană?
The nearest to Roșia Montană are Abrud (4.6 km), Sohodol (6.3 km), Câmpeni (6.7 km), Ciuruleasa (8.8 km), Bucium (9.3 km).