Alțina: population and statistics
Alțina has a population of 1,884 (2026) across 80.2 km², or 23.5 people per km². It ranks 2,433 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,884 residents
- 80.2 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Alțina ranks No. 47 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.8% in Alțina, compared with an average of 2.1% in Sibiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.53 ‰ in Alțina, compared with an average of 4.13 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Alțina: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (14 businesses).
Alțina in numbers
Where is Alțina?
Population of Alțina over time
Alțina had 1,851 residents in 2016 and 1,884 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,878 |
| 2022 | 1,879 |
| 2023 | 1,863 |
| 2024 | 1,859 |
| 2025 | 1,876 |
| 2026 | 1,884 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,232 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bârghiș, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vurpăr (3,096 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Alțina
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 | Alțina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alțina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.43 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,418 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 839 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,729 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.3 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,066 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.7 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,145 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alțina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.11 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 391 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 108 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 849 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alțina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.5 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.53 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,897 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alțina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 116 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Alțina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.2 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 462 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Alțina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Alțina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 136 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Alțina
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
- Construction17 · 22.4%
- Wholesale and retail trade16 · 21.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage9 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services7 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.3%
- Manufacturing3 · 3.9%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities14 · 18.4%
- Construction of buildings13 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 14.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.2%
- Civil engineering7 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 7.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 6.6%
- Forestry and logging3 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alțina?
Alțina has 1,884 residents (2026), ranking 2,433 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Alțina?
Alțina covers 80.2 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Alțina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alțina went from 1,851 to 1,884, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Alțina?
Alțina is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.941, longitude 24.474.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Alțina?
In Alțina, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.8% (2026), ranking 116 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alțina?
In Alțina, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.53 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,897 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Alțina?
The nearest to Alțina are Bârghiș (7.5 km), Marpod (8.0 km), Vurpăr (10 km), Mihăileni (10 km), Chirpăr (10 km).