Apoldu de Jos: population and statistics
Apoldu de Jos has a population of 1,222 (2026) across 48.8 km², or 25.0 people per km². It ranks 2,932 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,222 residents
- 48.8 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Apoldu de Jos ranks No. 59 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.50 km in Apoldu de Jos, compared with an average of 3.82 km in Sibiu County and 3.05 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.3 ‰ in Apoldu de Jos, compared with an average of 18.0 ‰ in Sibiu County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Apoldu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Apoldu de Jos in numbers
Where is Apoldu de Jos?
Population of Apoldu de Jos over time
Apoldu de Jos had 1,323 residents in 2016 and 1,222 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,268 |
| 2022 | 1,272 |
| 2023 | 1,252 |
| 2024 | 1,243 |
| 2025 | 1,239 |
| 2026 | 1,222 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ludoș, 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Apoldu de Jos
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 | Apoldu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 637 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.3 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 71 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Apoldu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.50 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 110 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,822 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 785 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,815 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 642.4 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 440 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.0 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,110 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Apoldu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.5 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.82 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,701 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Apoldu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Apoldu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 950 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 234 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39.3 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 275 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Apoldu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.5 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,770 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.50 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 7 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Apoldu de Jos | 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) | 8.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Apoldu de Jos
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 trade18 · 21.2%
- Construction9 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services9 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.2%
- Transport and storage7 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 7.1%
- Real estate6 · 7.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings7 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.2%
- Real estate activities6 · 7.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 7.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Apoldu de Jos?
Apoldu de Jos has 1,222 residents (2026), ranking 2,932 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Apoldu de Jos?
Apoldu de Jos covers 48.8 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Apoldu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Apoldu de Jos went from 1,323 to 1,222, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Apoldu de Jos?
Apoldu de Jos is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.895, longitude 23.870.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apoldu de Jos?
In Apoldu de Jos, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.50 km (2025), ranking 7 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apoldu de Jos?
In Apoldu de Jos, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 71 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Apoldu de Jos?
The nearest to Apoldu de Jos are Ludoș (4.4 km), Miercurea Sibiului (6.9 km), Doștat (8.5 km), Săliște (11 km), Tilișca (13 km).