Șpring: population and statistics
Șpring has a population of 2,483 (2026) across 88.0 km², or 28.2 people per km². It ranks 1,929 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,483 residents
- 88.0 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Șpring ranks No. 32 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.6 ‰ in Șpring, compared with an average of 14.6 ‰ in Alba County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.83 ‰ in Șpring, compared with an average of 3.50 ‰ in Alba County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Șpring: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Șpring in numbers
Where is Șpring?
Neighbouring localities
- Doștat5.1 km · 1,040
- Cut6.9 km · 1,242
- Daia Română7.2 km · 3,094
- Berghin10 km · 1,894
- Miercurea Sibiului11 km · 4,709
- Roșia de Secaș11 km · 1,561
- Câlnic12 km · 1,886
- Ohaba12 km · 541
Localities of similar size
Population of Șpring over time
Șpring had 2,594 residents in 2016 and 2,483 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,503 |
| 2022 | 2,482 |
| 2023 | 2,473 |
| 2024 | 2,465 |
| 2025 | 2,471 |
| 2026 | 2,483 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,329 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Doștat, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Sibiului (4,709 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Șpring
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 | Șpring | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 273 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șpring | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.79 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 266 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,257 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,954 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 506.2 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,344 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.2 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șpring | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.8 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.83 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șpring | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șpring | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 353 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 462 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 478 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șpring | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.7 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,081 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șpring | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Șpring | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șpring
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 trade43 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage33 · 15.5%
- Construction24 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing20 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services16 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings18 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 3.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șpring?
Șpring has 2,483 residents (2026), ranking 1,929 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șpring?
Șpring covers 88.0 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Șpring growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șpring went from 2,594 to 2,483, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Șpring?
Șpring is in Alba County. Latitude 45.975, longitude 23.738.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șpring?
In Șpring, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 273 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șpring?
In Șpring, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.83 ‰ (2026), ranking 307 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Șpring?
The nearest to Șpring are Doștat (5.1 km), Cut (6.9 km), Daia Română (7.2 km), Berghin (10 km), Miercurea Sibiului (11 km).