Vidra (Alba County): population and statistics
Vidra has a population of 1,489 (2026) across 60.3 km², or 24.7 people per km². It ranks 2,746 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,489 residents
- 60.3 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Vidra ranks No. 51 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.3 m³ in Vidra, compared with an average of 36.4 m³ in Alba County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.07 km in Vidra, compared with an average of 6.67 km in Alba County and 4.84 km nationally.
Vidra: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Vidra in numbers
Where is Vidra?
Neighbouring localities
- Vadu Moților5.9 km · 1,170
- Sohodol6.2 km · 1,557
- Câmpeni8.1 km · 6,827
- Poiana Vadului8.2 km · 1,014
- Albac10 km · 1,845
- Roșia Montană12 km · 2,589
- Abrud13 km · 4,829
- Avram Iancu13 km · 1,329
Localities of similar size
Population of Vidra over time
Vidra had 1,658 residents in 2016 and 1,489 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,559 |
| 2022 | 1,541 |
| 2023 | 1,521 |
| 2024 | 1,508 |
| 2025 | 1,498 |
| 2026 | 1,489 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,444 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vadu Moților, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpeni (6,827 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Vidra
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 | Vidra | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vidra | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.07 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,687 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 772 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,833 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518.5 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 32.3 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,097 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vidra | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.7 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 567 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.39 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 90 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vidra | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vidra | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 6.5 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 77 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,077 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 75 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128.9 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 91 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vidra | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.3 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,624 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vidra | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vidra | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vidra
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 trade33 · 17.5%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 11.6%
- Construction20 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage20 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing19 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services19 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings17 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 9.0%
- Accommodation16 · 8.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vidra?
Vidra has 1,489 residents (2026), ranking 2,746 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vidra?
Vidra covers 60.3 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Vidra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vidra went from 1,658 to 1,489, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Vidra?
Vidra is in Alba County. Latitude 46.359, longitude 22.940.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vidra?
In Vidra, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,624 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vidra?
In Vidra, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.07 km (2025), ranking 2,687 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Vidra?
The nearest to Vidra are Vadu Moților (5.9 km), Sohodol (6.2 km), Câmpeni (8.1 km), Poiana Vadului (8.2 km), Albac (10 km).