Avrig: population and statistics
Avrig has a population of 15,216 (2026) across 168.3 km², or 90.4 people per km². It ranks 152 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,216 residents
- 168.3 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Avrig ranks No. 5 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Avrig, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Sibiu County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Avrig: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (195 businesses).
Avrig in numbers
Where is Avrig?
Population of Avrig over time
Avrig had 15,684 residents in 2016 and 15,216 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,402 |
| 2022 | 15,320 |
| 2023 | 15,253 |
| 2024 | 15,205 |
| 2025 | 15,240 |
| 2026 | 15,216 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,577 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Racovița, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cisnădie (27,484 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Avrig
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 | Avrig | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Avrig | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.01 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,512 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,297 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 143 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.6 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,654 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 916 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Avrig | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.32 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 704 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 310 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 416 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Avrig | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.3 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.69 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,116 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Avrig | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 129 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Avrig | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.6 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 134 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,034 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 119 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52.2 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 212 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Avrig | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 686 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.67 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 929 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Avrig | 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) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Avrig | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Avrig
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 trade291 · 17.4%
- Transport and storage202 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services196 · 11.8%
- Construction159 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical136 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing115 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services103 · 6.2%
- Real estate99 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)195 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines176 · 10.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)163 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities147 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities109 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities99 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings98 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities92 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities88 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities69 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Avrig?
Avrig has 15,216 residents (2026), ranking 152 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Avrig?
Avrig covers 168.3 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Avrig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Avrig went from 15,684 to 15,216, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Avrig?
Avrig is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.708, longitude 24.400.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Avrig?
In Avrig, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Avrig?
In Avrig, “Existing dwellings” stands at 7,297 (2025), ranking 143 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Avrig?
The nearest to Avrig are Racovița (5.5 km), Porumbacu de Jos (8.6 km), Tălmaciu (12 km), Roșia (12 km), Turnu Roșu (12 km).