Unirea (Alba County): population and statistics
Unirea has a population of 4,644 (2026) across 98.3 km², or 47.2 people per km². It ranks 849 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,644 residents
- 98.3 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Unirea ranks No. 15 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.59 km in Unirea, compared with an average of 5.64 km in Alba County and 3.48 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 2.2 in Unirea, compared with an average of 3.8 per 10,000 inh. in Alba County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Unirea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (60 businesses).
Unirea in numbers
Where is Unirea?
Neighbouring localities
- Ocna Mureș7.5 km · 13,275
- Moldovenești8.6 km · 3,203
- Mirăslău8.7 km · 1,824
- Călărași9.6 km · 2,246
- Lunca Mureșului10 km · 2,452
- Aiud13 km · 23,600
- Mihai Viteazu13 km · 5,933
- Luna14 km · 4,613
Localities of similar size
Population of Unirea over time
Unirea had 5,077 residents in 2016 and 4,644 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,874 |
| 2022 | 4,807 |
| 2023 | 4,714 |
| 2024 | 4,690 |
| 2025 | 4,680 |
| 2026 | 4,644 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,775 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ocna Mureș (13,275 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Unirea
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 | Unirea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unirea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.46 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,649 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,785 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,343 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 698 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 504.5 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,362 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Unirea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.59 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 161 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 387 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 273 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unirea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.7 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.72 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,924 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unirea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Unirea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.6 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,301 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Unirea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Unirea | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Unirea
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 trade78 · 19.5%
- Transport and storage57 · 14.3%
- Construction50 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing38 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services34 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical29 · 7.3%
- Other service activities23 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 15.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities45 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings37 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 5.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy15 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 3.8%
- Other personal service activities14 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unirea?
Unirea has 4,644 residents (2026), ranking 849 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Unirea?
Unirea covers 98.3 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Unirea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unirea went from 5,077 to 4,644, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Unirea?
Unirea is in Alba County. Latitude 46.422, longitude 23.774.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Unirea?
In Unirea, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.59 km (2025), ranking 161 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Unirea?
In Unirea, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,489 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Unirea?
The nearest to Unirea are Ocna Mureș (7.5 km), Moldovenești (8.6 km), Mirăslău (8.7 km), Călărași (9.6 km), Lunca Mureșului (10 km).