Crizbav: population and statistics
Crizbav has a population of 3,316 (2026) across 53.1 km², or 62.5 people per km². It ranks 1,384 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +18.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,316 residents
- 53.1 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Crizbav ranks No. 32 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.2 ‰ in Crizbav, compared with an average of 9.5 ‰ in Brașov County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.1% in Crizbav, compared with an average of 2.0% in Brașov County and 2.0% nationally.
Crizbav: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Crizbav in numbers
Where is Crizbav?
Neighbouring localities
- Hălchiu8.6 km · 5,434
- Dumbrăvița9.1 km · 5,255
- Feldioara9.7 km · 7,668
- Măieruș11 km · 3,593
- Codlea13 km · 25,087
- Hăghig14 km · 2,539
- Bod15 km · 5,873
- Apața16 km · 3,793
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Crizbav over time
Crizbav had 2,791 residents in 2016 and 3,316 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,045 |
| 2022 | 3,081 |
| 2023 | 3,138 |
| 2024 | 3,200 |
| 2025 | 3,250 |
| 2026 | 3,316 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,436 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hălchiu (5,434 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Crizbav
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 | Crizbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,955 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 20 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crizbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.55 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 813 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,166 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,136 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 351.6 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,007 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 893 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crizbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.29 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 894 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 115 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 832 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crizbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.6 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,450 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.81 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crizbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 102 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crizbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 90.5 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 94 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.33 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 461 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Crizbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crizbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 178 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 191 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crizbav
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 trade54 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage27 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing26 · 11.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services20 · 8.4%
- Construction17 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 16.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 8.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 7.2%
- Manufacture of food products15 · 6.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy13 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crizbav?
Crizbav has 3,316 residents (2026), ranking 1,384 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crizbav?
Crizbav covers 53.1 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Crizbav growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crizbav went from 2,791 to 3,316, a change of +18.8%.
Where is Crizbav?
Crizbav is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.814, longitude 25.466.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crizbav?
In Crizbav, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,152 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Crizbav?
In Crizbav, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.1% (2026), ranking 102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Crizbav?
The nearest to Crizbav are Hălchiu (8.6 km), Dumbrăvița (9.1 km), Feldioara (9.7 km), Măieruș (11 km), Codlea (13 km).