Sălciua: population and statistics
Sălciua has a population of 1,297 (2026) across 79.0 km², or 16.4 people per km². It ranks 2,879 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,297 residents
- 79.0 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Sălciua ranks No. 57 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 40 ‰ in Sălciua, compared with an average of 153 ‰ in Alba County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 118.7 ‰ in Sălciua, compared with an average of 28.1 ‰ in Alba County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Sălciua: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (27 businesses).
Sălciua in numbers
Where is Sălciua?
Neighbouring localities
- Poșaga4.5 km · 848
- Ponor8.7 km · 580
- Livezile10 km · 1,092
- Râmeț11 km · 503
- Ocoliș11 km · 453
- Baia de Arieș11 km · 3,480
- Rimetea12 km · 954
- Iara17 km · 3,558
Localities of similar size
Population of Sălciua over time
Sălciua had 1,551 residents in 2016 and 1,297 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,409 |
| 2022 | 1,371 |
| 2023 | 1,348 |
| 2024 | 1,322 |
| 2025 | 1,324 |
| 2026 | 1,297 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,063 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poșaga, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia de Arieș (3,480 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Sălciua
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 | Sălciua | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălciua | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.42 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 336 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.08 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 770 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,838 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 593.7 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălciua | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.1 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 283 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.31 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,401 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălciua | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 858 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sălciua | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.5 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 141 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,710 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 140 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118.7 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 95 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sălciua | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 54.0 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 343 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălciua | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Sălciua | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 289 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sălciua
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 trade32 · 13.2%
- Transport and storage32 · 13.2%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing26 · 10.7%
- Construction21 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 7.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 9.9%
- Accommodation22 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 7.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering12 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities12 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălciua?
Sălciua has 1,297 residents (2026), ranking 2,879 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălciua?
Sălciua covers 79.0 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Sălciua growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălciua went from 1,551 to 1,297, a change of −16.4%.
Where is Sălciua?
Sălciua is in Alba County. Latitude 46.399, longitude 23.420.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălciua?
In Sălciua, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,055 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălciua?
In Sălciua, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 118.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 95 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Sălciua?
The nearest to Sălciua are Poșaga (4.5 km), Ponor (8.7 km), Livezile (10 km), Râmeț (11 km), Ocoliș (11 km).