Zlatna: population and statistics
Zlatna has a population of 7,528 (2026) across 266.8 km², or 28.2 people per km². It ranks 401 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,528 residents
- 266.8 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Zlatna ranks No. 7 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.13 ‰ in Zlatna, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Alba County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.13 ‰ in Zlatna, compared with an average of 2.51 ‰ in Alba County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Zlatna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (97 businesses).
Zlatna in numbers
Where is Zlatna?
Neighbouring localities
- Bucium11 km · 1,294
- Almașu Mare12 km · 1,156
- Meteș13 km · 2,737
- Mogoș13 km · 684
- Întregalde16 km · 519
- Ceru-Băcăinți17 km · 212
- Ciuruleasa18 km · 1,063
- Balșa18 km · 797
Localities of similar size
Population of Zlatna over time
Zlatna had 7,980 residents in 2016 and 7,528 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,807 |
| 2022 | 7,740 |
| 2023 | 7,668 |
| 2024 | 7,626 |
| 2025 | 7,581 |
| 2026 | 7,528 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,371 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bucium, 11.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Alba Iulia (74,137 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Zlatna
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 | Zlatna | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zlatna | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.84 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 656 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,706 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,680 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 329 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 488.8 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,539 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.7 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.13 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,894 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zlatna | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.87 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 420 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 297 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 439 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zlatna | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.4 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.66 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zlatna | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 152 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 582 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zlatna | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 933 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zlatna | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.1 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,457 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.48 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 199 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Zlatna | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.13 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,746 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zlatna | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zlatna
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 trade157 · 24.9%
- Transport and storage91 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing70 · 11.1%
- Construction50 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services49 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical38 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31 · 4.9%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)97 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines85 · 13.5%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities39 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings28 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 4.4%
- Forestry and logging22 · 3.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)22 · 3.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles21 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zlatna?
Zlatna has 7,528 residents (2026), ranking 401 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zlatna?
Zlatna covers 266.8 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Zlatna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zlatna went from 7,980 to 7,528, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Zlatna?
Zlatna is in Alba County. Latitude 46.159, longitude 23.221.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zlatna?
In Zlatna, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.13 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,746 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zlatna?
In Zlatna, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.13 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,894 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Zlatna?
The nearest to Zlatna are Bucium (11 km), Almașu Mare (12 km), Meteș (13 km), Mogoș (13 km), Întregalde (16 km).