Scărișoara (Alba County): population and statistics
Scărișoara has a population of 1,385 (2026) across 55.6 km², or 24.9 people per km². It ranks 2,821 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,385 residents
- 55.6 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Scărișoara ranks No. 54 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 20.6% in Scărișoara, compared with an average of 2.7% in Alba County and 2.0% nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.2 ‰ in Scărișoara, compared with an average of 11.6 ‰ in Alba County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Scărișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Scărișoara in numbers
Where is Scărișoara?
Neighbouring localities
- Gârda de Sus6.2 km · 1,360
- Albac6.8 km · 1,845
- Horea7.4 km · 1,833
- Poiana Vadului8.6 km · 1,014
- Vadu Moților9.2 km · 1,170
- Arieșeni9.6 km · 1,420
- Vidra13 km · 1,489
- Avram Iancu14 km · 1,329
Localities of similar size
Population of Scărișoara over time
Scărișoara had 1,682 residents in 2016 and 1,385 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,557 |
| 2022 | 1,514 |
| 2023 | 1,465 |
| 2024 | 1,430 |
| 2025 | 1,402 |
| 2026 | 1,385 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,790 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârda de Sus, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpeni (6,827 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Scărișoara
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 | Scărișoara | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.25 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,403 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 870 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,687 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 628.2 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 485 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.6 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,753 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.1 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,587 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.89 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 991 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 20.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 25 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 159 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 689 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 598 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.1 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,585 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.05 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 650 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scărișoara
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 trade15 · 21.1%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage7 · 9.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 7.0%
- Construction5 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.3%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 9.9%
- Accommodation6 · 8.5%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 7.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 5.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scărișoara?
Scărișoara has 1,385 residents (2026), ranking 2,821 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scărișoara?
Scărișoara covers 55.6 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Scărișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scărișoara went from 1,682 to 1,385, a change of −17.7%.
Where is Scărișoara?
Scărișoara is in Alba County. Latitude 46.472, longitude 22.882.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Scărișoara?
In Scărișoara, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 20.6% (2026), ranking 25 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scărișoara?
In Scărișoara, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 295 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Scărișoara?
The nearest to Scărișoara are Gârda de Sus (6.2 km), Albac (6.8 km), Horea (7.4 km), Poiana Vadului (8.6 km), Vadu Moților (9.2 km).