Albeștii de Argeș: population and statistics
Albeștii de Argeș has a population of 5,854 (2026) across 42.8 km², or 137 people per km². It ranks 594 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,854 residents
- 42.8 km²
- 137 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Albeștii de Argeș ranks No. 14 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.7 in Albeștii de Argeș, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Argeș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.76 ‰ in Albeștii de Argeș, compared with an average of 2.48 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Albeștii de Argeș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (81 businesses).
Albeștii de Argeș in numbers
Where is Albeștii de Argeș?
Population of Albeștii de Argeș over time
Albeștii de Argeș had 6,059 residents in 2016 and 5,854 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,015 |
| 2022 | 5,992 |
| 2023 | 5,934 |
| 2024 | 5,878 |
| 2025 | 5,870 |
| 2026 | 5,854 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,993 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Valea Iașului, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Curtea de Argeș (29,941 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Albeștii de Argeș
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 | Albeștii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albeștii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.26 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,460 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.56 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 705 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,692 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 545 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 459.9 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,896 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.2 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,350 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.76 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 278 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Albeștii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.22 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 494 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 203 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 644 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albeștii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.88 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,771 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albeștii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Albeștii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 557 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 340 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 410 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Albeștii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.5 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 656 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.92 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 675 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Albeștii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Albeștii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Albeștii de Argeș
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 trade111 · 23.8%
- Construction61 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing50 · 10.7%
- Transport and storage47 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical33 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services26 · 5.6%
- Other service activities23 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities57 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings44 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 4.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities22 · 4.7%
- Advertising and market research19 · 4.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy18 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albeștii de Argeș?
Albeștii de Argeș has 5,854 residents (2026), ranking 594 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Albeștii de Argeș?
Albeștii de Argeș covers 42.8 km², with a density of 137 people per km².
Is the population of Albeștii de Argeș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albeștii de Argeș went from 6,059 to 5,854, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Albeștii de Argeș?
Albeștii de Argeș is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.217, longitude 24.667.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albeștii de Argeș?
In Albeștii de Argeș, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,808 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albeștii de Argeș?
In Albeștii de Argeș, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.76 ‰ (2025), ranking 278 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Albeștii de Argeș?
The nearest to Albeștii de Argeș are Valea Iașului (4.7 km), Valea Danului (4.8 km), Cicănești (7.4 km), Corbeni (8.8 km), Mușătești (9.6 km).