Vadu Moților: population and statistics
Vadu Moților has a population of 1,170 (2026) across 28.6 km², or 40.9 people per km². It ranks 2,953 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,170 residents
- 28.6 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Vadu Moților ranks No. 61 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.1 ‰ in Vadu Moților, 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: 7.69 ‰ in Vadu Moților, compared with an average of 3.50 ‰ in Alba County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Vadu Moților: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Vadu Moților in numbers
Where is Vadu Moților?
Neighbouring localities
- Albac4.3 km · 1,845
- Vidra5.9 km · 1,489
- Câmpeni8.4 km · 6,827
- Poiana Vadului8.6 km · 1,014
- Scărișoara9.2 km · 1,385
- Sohodol10 km · 1,557
- Horea12 km · 1,833
- Roșia Montană15 km · 2,589
Localities of similar size
Population of Vadu Moților over time
Vadu Moților had 1,375 residents in 2016 and 1,170 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,306 |
| 2022 | 1,267 |
| 2023 | 1,242 |
| 2024 | 1,216 |
| 2025 | 1,199 |
| 2026 | 1,170 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,006 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Albac (1,845 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Vadu Moților
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 | Vadu Moților | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,147 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vadu Moților | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.44 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,416 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 636 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,010 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 543.6 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 971 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.3 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,691 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vadu Moților | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.5 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.69 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 75 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vadu Moților | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 306 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vadu Moților | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.3 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 148 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,343 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 180 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83.8 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 136 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vadu Moților | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.1 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,544 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vadu Moților | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vadu Moților | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vadu Moților
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 trade51 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage43 · 21.8%
- Manufacturing33 · 16.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 11.2%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.1%
- Construction13 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services7 · 3.6%
- Other service activities5 · 2.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 22.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines41 · 20.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)29 · 14.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 13.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 10.7%
- Forestry and logging20 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 6.6%
- Accommodation11 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings10 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vadu Moților?
Vadu Moților has 1,170 residents (2026), ranking 2,953 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vadu Moților?
Vadu Moților covers 28.6 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Vadu Moților growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vadu Moților went from 1,375 to 1,170, a change of −14.9%.
Where is Vadu Moților?
Vadu Moților is in Alba County. Latitude 46.410, longitude 22.960.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vadu Moților?
In Vadu Moților, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,147 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 Vadu Moților?
In Vadu Moților, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.69 ‰ (2026), ranking 75 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Vadu Moților?
The nearest to Vadu Moților are Albac (4.3 km), Vidra (5.9 km), Câmpeni (8.4 km), Poiana Vadului (8.6 km), Scărișoara (9.2 km).