Agnita: population and statistics
Agnita has a population of 10,873 (2026) across 96.2 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 222 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,873 residents
- 96.2 km²
- 113 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Agnita ranks No. 6 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.8 in Agnita, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Sibiu County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Agnita: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (114 businesses).
Agnita in numbers
Where is Agnita?
Neighbouring localities
- Merghindeal8.5 km · 1,582
- Bârghiș9.0 km · 2,191
- Chirpăr9.2 km · 1,892
- Alțina12 km · 1,884
- Iacobeni12 km · 3,481
- Bruiu13 km · 942
- Marpod14 km · 1,031
- Cincu16 km · 1,956
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Agnita over time
Agnita had 12,082 residents in 2016 and 10,873 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,482 |
| 2022 | 11,349 |
| 2023 | 11,232 |
| 2024 | 11,085 |
| 2025 | 10,935 |
| 2026 | 10,873 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,469 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Merghindeal, 8.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mediaș (52,769 residents), 30 km away.
All indicators for Agnita
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 | Agnita | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Agnita | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.47 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,353 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,257 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 258 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 391.5 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,748 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.8 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,165 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Agnita | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.54 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 792 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 312 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 412 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Agnita | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.5 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.56 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Agnita | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Agnita | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Agnita | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.6 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 650 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.35 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,245 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Agnita | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.38 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 349 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Agnita | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Agnita
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 trade166 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage105 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services77 · 10.0%
- Construction76 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing69 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical61 · 7.9%
- Real estate43 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services42 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)114 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)99 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines84 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities72 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities54 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings44 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities43 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities41 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities34 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities33 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Agnita?
Agnita has 10,873 residents (2026), ranking 222 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Agnita?
Agnita covers 96.2 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Agnita growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Agnita went from 12,082 to 10,873, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Agnita?
Agnita is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.974, longitude 24.623.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Agnita?
In Agnita, “Existing dwellings” stands at 4,257 (2025), ranking 258 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Agnita?
In Agnita, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,760 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Agnita?
The nearest to Agnita are Merghindeal (8.5 km), Bârghiș (9.0 km), Chirpăr (9.2 km), Alțina (12 km), Iacobeni (12 km).