Alma: population and statistics
Alma has a population of 1,783 (2026) across 37.7 km², or 47.3 people per km². It ranks 2,525 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,783 residents
- 37.7 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Alma ranks No. 49 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Alma, compared with an average of 2.1% in Sibiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.73 km in Alma, compared with an average of 3.82 km in Sibiu County and 3.05 km nationally.
Alma: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (20 businesses).
Alma in numbers
Where is Alma?
Neighbouring localities
- Dârlos5.3 km · 3,522
- Ațel8.0 km · 1,660
- Băgaciu8.2 km · 2,595
- Brateiu8.6 km · 4,239
- Blăjel8.6 km · 2,227
- Dumbrăveni9.5 km · 8,009
- Mediaș11 km · 52,769
- Bahnea11 km · 3,656
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Alma over time
Alma had 1,982 residents in 2016 and 1,783 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,876 |
| 2022 | 1,847 |
| 2023 | 1,815 |
| 2024 | 1,804 |
| 2025 | 1,775 |
| 2026 | 1,783 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,279 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dârlos (3,522 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Alma
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 | Alma | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.0 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alma | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.37 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,372 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 817 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,765 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 458.2 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,920 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.6 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 812 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alma | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.41 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 285 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 266 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 521 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alma | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.7 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,554 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.68 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alma | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alma | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 848 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Alma | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.1 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,107 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.73 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 80 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Alma | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Alma
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 trade23 · 20.2%
- Construction20 · 17.5%
- Administrative and support services16 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities20 · 17.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 14.9%
- Construction of buildings14 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 9.6%
- Civil engineering10 · 8.8%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities8 · 7.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alma?
Alma has 1,783 residents (2026), ranking 2,525 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Alma?
Alma covers 37.7 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Alma growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alma went from 1,982 to 1,783, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Alma?
Alma is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.230, longitude 24.453.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Alma?
In Alma, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alma?
In Alma, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.73 km (2025), ranking 80 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Alma?
The nearest to Alma are Dârlos (5.3 km), Ațel (8.0 km), Băgaciu (8.2 km), Brateiu (8.6 km), Blăjel (8.6 km).