Viștea: population and statistics
Viștea has a population of 2,303 (2026) across 100.4 km², or 22.9 people per km². It ranks 2,075 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,303 residents
- 100.4 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Viștea ranks No. 46 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 67.9 m² in Viștea, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Brașov County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 63.0 m³ in Viștea, compared with an average of 49.2 m³ in Brașov County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Viștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Viștea in numbers
Where is Viștea?
Neighbouring localities
- Ucea3.1 km · 2,368
- Bruiu8.4 km · 942
- Sâmbăta de Sus8.9 km · 1,589
- Arpașu de Jos10 km · 2,791
- Voila11 km · 3,143
- Drăguș11 km · 1,058
- Cârța12 km · 1,259
- Lisa12 km · 1,874
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Viștea over time
Viștea had 2,231 residents in 2016 and 2,303 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,256 |
| 2022 | 2,270 |
| 2023 | 2,285 |
| 2024 | 2,301 |
| 2025 | 2,302 |
| 2026 | 2,303 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,066 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ucea, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Victoria (7,785 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Viștea
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 | Viștea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.6 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 400 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viștea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.07 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 894 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,773 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,245 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,972 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540.6 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 998 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 231 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Viștea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.64 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 347 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 221 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 601 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viștea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.1 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 520 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.34 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 412 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viștea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Viștea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.6 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 134 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,638 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 146 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82.5 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 138 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Viștea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 63.0 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 237 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.47 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 203 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Viștea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Viștea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Viștea
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 trade67 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage35 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing31 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 8.2%
- Construction25 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services25 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 9.5%
- Accommodation23 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 5.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities18 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viștea?
Viștea has 2,303 residents (2026), ranking 2,075 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Viștea?
Viștea covers 100.4 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Viștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Viștea went from 2,231 to 2,303, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Viștea?
Viștea is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.798, longitude 24.723.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Viștea?
In Viștea, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 67.9 m² (2025), ranking 231 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Viștea?
In Viștea, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 63.0 m³ (2025), ranking 237 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Viștea?
The nearest to Viștea are Ucea (3.1 km), Bruiu (8.4 km), Sâmbăta de Sus (8.9 km), Arpașu de Jos (10 km), Voila (11 km).