Ațel: population and statistics
Ațel has a population of 1,660 (2026) across 38.9 km², or 42.7 people per km². It ranks 2,617 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,660 residents
- 38.9 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Ațel ranks No. 53 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 30 ‰ in Ațel, compared with an average of 296 ‰ in Sibiu County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Ațel: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (15 businesses).
Ațel in numbers
Where is Ațel?
Neighbouring localities
- Brateiu5.2 km · 4,239
- Biertan6.8 km · 2,962
- Alma8.0 km · 1,783
- Dârlos8.2 km · 3,522
- Dumbrăveni10 km · 8,009
- Mediaș10 km · 52,769
- Moșna11 km · 3,651
- Laslea12 km · 4,394
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ațel over time
Ațel had 1,704 residents in 2016 and 1,660 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,660 |
| 2022 | 1,649 |
| 2023 | 1,646 |
| 2024 | 1,661 |
| 2025 | 1,668 |
| 2026 | 1,660 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,448 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brateiu (4,239 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Ațel
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 | Ațel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ațel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 701 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,927 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.3 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.3 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,030 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ațel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.45 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 132 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 258 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 535 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ațel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.7 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.81 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ațel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 328 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Ațel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ațel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ațel
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 trade19 · 20.0%
- Construction15 · 15.8%
- Administrative and support services10 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage7 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities15 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.7%
- Construction of buildings13 · 13.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 10.5%
- Civil engineering9 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.2%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing4 · 4.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ațel?
Ațel has 1,660 residents (2026), ranking 2,617 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ațel?
Ațel covers 38.9 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Ațel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ațel went from 1,704 to 1,660, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Ațel?
Ațel is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.161, longitude 24.485.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ațel?
In Ațel, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,934 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ațel?
In Ațel, “Existing dwellings” stands at 701 (2025), ranking 2,927 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ațel?
The nearest to Ațel are Brateiu (5.2 km), Biertan (6.8 km), Alma (8.0 km), Dârlos (8.2 km), Dumbrăveni (10 km).