Șibot: population and statistics
Șibot has a population of 2,277 (2026) across 44.1 km², or 51.7 people per km². It ranks 2,088 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,277 residents
- 44.1 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Șibot ranks No. 37 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 45 ‰ in Șibot, compared with an average of 153 ‰ in Alba County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.4 ‰ in Șibot, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Alba County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Șibot: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Șibot in numbers
Where is Șibot?
Neighbouring localities
- Blandiana6.1 km · 875
- Săliștea7.1 km · 2,319
- Ceru-Băcăinți10 km · 212
- Cugir10 km · 23,783
- Geoagiu10 km · 5,642
- Pianu12 km · 3,576
- Romos13 km · 2,696
- Vințu de Jos14 km · 5,472
Localities of similar size
Population of Șibot over time
Șibot had 2,462 residents in 2016 and 2,277 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,374 |
| 2022 | 2,335 |
| 2023 | 2,325 |
| 2024 | 2,299 |
| 2025 | 2,298 |
| 2026 | 2,277 |
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All indicators for Șibot
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 | Șibot | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 819 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) | 4.4 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șibot | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.31 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 493 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,159 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,147 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 509.0 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,314 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.9 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șibot | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.45 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 163 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 212 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 622 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șibot | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.1 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 897 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.64 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,150 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șibot | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șibot | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.6 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,058 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șibot | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șibot | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,016 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șibot
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 trade42 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage34 · 16.0%
- Construction33 · 15.6%
- Manufacturing19 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 11.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings21 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 4.7%
- Accommodation9 · 4.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șibot?
Șibot has 2,277 residents (2026), ranking 2,088 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șibot?
Șibot covers 44.1 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Șibot growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șibot went from 2,462 to 2,277, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Șibot?
Șibot is in Alba County. Latitude 45.935, longitude 23.334.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șibot?
In Șibot, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 45 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,016 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șibot?
In Șibot, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,728 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Șibot?
The nearest to Șibot are Blandiana (6.1 km), Săliștea (7.1 km), Ceru-Băcăinți (10 km), Cugir (10 km), Geoagiu (10 km).