Albeni: population and statistics
Albeni has a population of 2,636 (2026) across 45.5 km², or 57.9 people per km². It ranks 1,820 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,636 residents
- 45.5 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Albeni ranks No. 38 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Albeni, compared with an average of 1.16 ‰ in Gorj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.3 ‰ in Albeni, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Gorj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Albeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Albeni in numbers
Where is Albeni?
Population of Albeni over time
Albeni had 2,905 residents in 2016 and 2,636 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,798 |
| 2022 | 2,754 |
| 2023 | 2,724 |
| 2024 | 2,715 |
| 2025 | 2,683 |
| 2026 | 2,636 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,371 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bengești-Ciocadia, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Cărbunești (8,243 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Albeni
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 | Albeni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.3 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 150 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albeni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.26 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,033 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,517 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,762 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,184 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 668.4 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 345 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.8 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,347 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.52 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 844 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Albeni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.49 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 466 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 168 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 728 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albeni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.2 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,596 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.66 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albeni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Albeni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Albeni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Albeni
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 trade58 · 25.8%
- Transport and storage40 · 17.8%
- Construction24 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing17 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services15 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.2%
- Other service activities13 · 5.8%
- Real estate11 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 20.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 13.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.9%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings20 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities11 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering8 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albeni?
Albeni has 2,636 residents (2026), ranking 1,820 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Albeni?
Albeni covers 45.5 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Albeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albeni went from 2,905 to 2,636, a change of −9.3%.
Where is Albeni?
Albeni is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.033, longitude 23.600.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albeni?
In Albeni, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albeni?
In Albeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 150 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Albeni?
The nearest to Albeni are Bengești-Ciocadia (3.7 km), Prigoria (7.3 km), Săcelu (8.4 km), Târgu Cărbunești (11 km), Roșia de Amaradia (12 km).