Sebeș: population and statistics
Sebeș has a population of 31,880 (2026) across 113.9 km², or 280 people per km². It ranks 74 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 31,880 residents
- 113.9 km²
- 280 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Sebeș ranks No. 2 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 442 ‰ in Sebeș, compared with an average of 268 ‰ in Alba County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Sebeș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (806 businesses).
Sebeș in numbers
Where is Sebeș?
Neighbouring localities
- Cut6.4 km · 1,242
- Daia Română8.5 km · 3,094
- Pianu9.4 km · 3,576
- Câlnic10 km · 1,886
- Vințu de Jos12 km · 5,472
- Șpring13 km · 2,483
- Alba Iulia14 km · 74,137
- Ciugud14 km · 3,448
Localities of similar size
Population of Sebeș over time
Sebeș had 32,567 residents in 2016 and 31,880 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,570 |
| 2022 | 32,494 |
| 2023 | 32,342 |
| 2024 | 32,157 |
| 2025 | 32,009 |
| 2026 | 31,880 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,947 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cut, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Alba Iulia (74,137 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Sebeș
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 | Sebeș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sebeș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.24 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,407 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,448 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 13,237 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 79 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415.2 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,499 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.33 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 232 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sebeș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.96 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 746 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 874 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 31 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sebeș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.4 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 176 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.67 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 612 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sebeș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 442 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 53 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sebeș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.0 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 208 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,402 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 172 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 475 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sebeș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.3 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 733 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,160 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sebeș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.13 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 233 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sebeș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 174 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sebeș
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 trade1,149 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage722 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services475 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing473 · 8.9%
- Construction454 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical423 · 8.0%
- Other service activities279 · 5.2%
- Real estate267 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)806 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)653 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines594 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities404 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities377 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings288 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities267 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities215 · 4.0%
- Food and beverage service activities206 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities193 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sebeș?
Sebeș has 31,880 residents (2026), ranking 74 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sebeș?
Sebeș covers 113.9 km², with a density of 280 people per km².
Is the population of Sebeș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sebeș went from 32,567 to 31,880, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Sebeș?
Sebeș is in Alba County. Latitude 45.955, longitude 23.570.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Sebeș?
In Sebeș, “Existing dwellings” stands at 13,237 (2025), ranking 79 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sebeș?
In Sebeș, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 442 ‰ (2024), ranking 53 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Sebeș?
The nearest to Sebeș are Cut (6.4 km), Daia Română (8.5 km), Pianu (9.4 km), Câlnic (10 km), Vințu de Jos (12 km).