Vințu de Jos: population and statistics
Vințu de Jos has a population of 5,472 (2026) across 88.6 km², or 61.7 people per km². It ranks 644 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,472 residents
- 88.6 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Vințu de Jos ranks No. 12 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.40 ‰ in Vințu de Jos, compared with an average of 3.50 ‰ in Alba County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.8 in Vințu de Jos, compared with an average of 3.8 per 10,000 inh. in Alba County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Vințu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (140 businesses).
Vințu de Jos in numbers
Where is Vințu de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Blandiana8.6 km · 875
- Alba Iulia10 km · 74,137
- Sebeș12 km · 31,880
- Meteș13 km · 2,737
- Șibot14 km · 2,277
- Pianu15 km · 3,576
- Săliștea15 km · 2,319
- Ighiu15 km · 7,231
Localities of similar size
Population of Vințu de Jos over time
Vințu de Jos had 5,482 residents in 2016 and 5,472 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,447 |
| 2022 | 5,425 |
| 2023 | 5,432 |
| 2024 | 5,440 |
| 2025 | 5,453 |
| 2026 | 5,472 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,412 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Blandiana, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Alba Iulia (74,137 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Vințu de Jos
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 | Vințu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vințu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.30 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,685 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.84 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 386 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,166 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 818 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 395.8 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.3 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.01 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 634 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vințu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.10 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 313 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 339 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 357 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vințu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.5 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.40 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 133 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vințu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 151 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 586 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vințu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 661 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 533 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vințu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.8 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,143 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.15 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 821 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vințu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vințu de Jos | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vințu de Jos
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 trade211 · 20.8%
- Construction127 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage118 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services103 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing102 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical62 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services50 · 4.9%
- Other service activities46 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)140 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)127 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities111 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines108 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings85 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities65 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities54 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities42 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering40 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities38 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vințu de Jos?
Vințu de Jos has 5,472 residents (2026), ranking 644 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vințu de Jos?
Vințu de Jos covers 88.6 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Vințu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vințu de Jos went from 5,482 to 5,472, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Vințu de Jos?
Vințu de Jos is in Alba County. Latitude 46.026, longitude 23.458.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vințu de Jos?
In Vințu de Jos, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.40 ‰ (2026), ranking 133 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vințu de Jos?
In Vințu de Jos, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,760 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Vințu de Jos?
The nearest to Vințu de Jos are Blandiana (8.6 km), Alba Iulia (10 km), Sebeș (12 km), Meteș (13 km), Șibot (14 km).