Arpașu de Jos: population and statistics
Arpașu de Jos has a population of 2,791 (2026) across 111.3 km², or 25.1 people per km². It ranks 1,732 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,791 residents
- 111.3 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Arpașu de Jos ranks No. 38 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 66.6 m² in Arpașu de Jos, compared with an average of 53.7 m² in Sibiu County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 238 ‰ in Arpașu de Jos, compared with an average of 296 ‰ in Sibiu County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Arpașu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Arpașu de Jos in numbers
Where is Arpașu de Jos?
Population of Arpașu de Jos over time
Arpașu de Jos had 2,840 residents in 2016 and 2,791 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,833 |
| 2022 | 2,798 |
| 2023 | 2,805 |
| 2024 | 2,788 |
| 2025 | 2,801 |
| 2026 | 2,791 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,585 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cârțișoara, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Victoria (7,785 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Arpașu 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 | Arpașu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arpașu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.60 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,166 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,239 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,986 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.9 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,091 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.6 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 267 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Arpașu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.56 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 354 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 466 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 181 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arpașu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.51 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,249 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arpașu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 238 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 315 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Arpașu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.9 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 161 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,387 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 175 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46.2 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 232 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Arpașu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.1 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 671 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Arpașu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 526 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Arpașu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Arpașu 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 trade58 · 20.1%
- Transport and storage38 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services29 · 10.1%
- Construction26 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing23 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 12.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.2%
- Accommodation17 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities15 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arpașu de Jos?
Arpașu de Jos has 2,791 residents (2026), ranking 1,732 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Arpașu de Jos?
Arpașu de Jos covers 111.3 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Arpașu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arpașu de Jos went from 2,840 to 2,791, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Arpașu de Jos?
Arpașu de Jos is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.720, longitude 24.648.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Arpașu de Jos?
In Arpașu de Jos, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 66.6 m² (2025), ranking 267 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arpașu de Jos?
In Arpașu de Jos, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 238 ‰ (2024), ranking 315 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Arpașu de Jos?
The nearest to Arpașu de Jos are Cârțișoara (5.6 km), Ucea (8.5 km), Cârța (8.5 km), Victoria (9.3 km), Viștea (10 km).