Albota: population and statistics
Albota has a population of 4,250 (2026) across 57.1 km², or 74.4 people per km². It ranks 973 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,250 residents
- 57.1 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Albota ranks No. 29 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.24 ‰ in Albota, compared with an average of 2.48 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 89.4 ‰ in Albota, compared with an average of 58.7 ‰ in Argeș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Albota: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (194 businesses).
Albota in numbers
Where is Albota?
Population of Albota over time
Albota had 3,929 residents in 2016 and 4,250 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,007 |
| 2022 | 4,059 |
| 2023 | 4,093 |
| 2024 | 4,155 |
| 2025 | 4,217 |
| 2026 | 4,250 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,004 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moșoaia (8,213 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Albota
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 | Albota | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albota | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.56 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 566 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.65 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 82 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,673 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 553 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 628.9 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 479 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.24 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 42 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Albota | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.78 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 105 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 505 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 155 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albota | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 91 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.06 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 103 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albota | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 482 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Albota | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 334 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 483 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 630 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Albota | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.1 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 394 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.47 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 444 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Albota | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Albota | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Albota
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 trade254 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage162 · 14.5%
- Manufacturing113 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services100 · 9.0%
- Construction77 · 6.9%
- Real estate75 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical73 · 6.6%
- Other service activities73 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)194 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)163 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines126 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities108 · 9.7%
- Real estate activities75 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities68 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities67 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings51 · 4.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods44 · 3.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles43 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albota?
Albota has 4,250 residents (2026), ranking 973 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Albota?
Albota covers 57.1 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Albota growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albota went from 3,929 to 4,250, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Albota?
Albota is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.786, longitude 24.812.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albota?
In Albota, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 42 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albota?
In Albota, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 89.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 91 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Albota?
The nearest to Albota are Moșoaia (5.2 km), Săpata (7.3 km), Poiana Lacului (8.4 km), Bradu (8.5 km), Pitești (11 km).