Săliștea: population and statistics
Săliștea has a population of 2,319 (2026) across 60.1 km², or 38.6 people per km². It ranks 2,060 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,319 residents
- 60.1 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Săliștea ranks No. 36 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.1 ‰ in Săliștea, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Alba County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.86 ‰ in Săliștea, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Alba County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Săliștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Săliștea in numbers
Where is Săliștea?
Neighbouring localities
- Pianu5.8 km · 3,576
- Cugir6.7 km · 23,783
- Șibot7.1 km · 2,277
- Blandiana11 km · 875
- Romos12 km · 2,696
- Sebeș14 km · 31,880
- Săsciori14 km · 6,455
- Vințu de Jos15 km · 5,472
Localities of similar size
Population of Săliștea over time
Săliștea had 2,354 residents in 2016 and 2,319 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,332 |
| 2022 | 2,296 |
| 2023 | 2,309 |
| 2024 | 2,308 |
| 2025 | 2,308 |
| 2026 | 2,319 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,420 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pianu (3,576 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Săliștea
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 | Săliștea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săliștea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.50 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,402 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 994 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,444 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.6 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,312 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.0 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Săliștea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.81 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 332 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 142 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 782 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săliștea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.4 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.45 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 694 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săliștea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Săliștea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săliștea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.9 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,201 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.33 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 367 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Săliștea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 639 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 242 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Săliștea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săliștea
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 trade40 · 18.4%
- Construction25 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services22 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing21 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 8.8%
- Transport and storage18 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings13 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities10 · 4.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of furniture9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săliștea?
Săliștea has 2,319 residents (2026), ranking 2,060 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săliștea?
Săliștea covers 60.1 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Săliștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săliștea went from 2,354 to 2,319, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Săliștea?
Săliștea is in Alba County. Latitude 45.896, longitude 23.407.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săliștea?
In Săliștea, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,070 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săliștea?
In Săliștea, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.86 ‰ (2024), ranking 242 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Săliștea?
The nearest to Săliștea are Pianu (5.8 km), Cugir (6.7 km), Șibot (7.1 km), Blandiana (11 km), Romos (12 km).