Axente Sever: population and statistics
Axente Sever has a population of 4,209 (2026) across 72.3 km², or 58.2 people per km². It ranks 992 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,209 residents
- 72.3 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Axente Sever ranks No. 19 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Axente Sever, compared with an average of 3.54 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.9 ‰ in Axente Sever, compared with an average of 33.0 ‰ in Sibiu County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Axente Sever: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Axente Sever in numbers
Where is Axente Sever?
Population of Axente Sever over time
Axente Sever had 4,312 residents in 2016 and 4,209 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,255 |
| 2022 | 4,214 |
| 2023 | 4,193 |
| 2024 | 4,208 |
| 2025 | 4,185 |
| 2026 | 4,209 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,127 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Copșa Mică, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mediaș (52,769 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Axente Sever
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 | Axente Sever | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Axente Sever | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.30 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,685 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,651 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,326 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 392.3 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.7 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 981 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Axente Sever | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.59 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 674 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 295 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 442 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Axente Sever | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.4 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,935 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.61 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,170 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Axente Sever | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Axente Sever | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 756 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Axente Sever | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 56.8 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 307 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Axente Sever | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Axente Sever | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Axente Sever
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 trade62 · 20.1%
- Administrative and support services43 · 13.9%
- Transport and storage39 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing37 · 12.0%
- Construction34 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 4.9%
- Real estate13 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 15.9%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 10.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings22 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 5.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities18 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Axente Sever?
Axente Sever has 4,209 residents (2026), ranking 992 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Axente Sever?
Axente Sever covers 72.3 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Axente Sever growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Axente Sever went from 4,312 to 4,209, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Axente Sever?
Axente Sever is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.094, longitude 24.216.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Axente Sever?
In Axente Sever, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,626 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Axente Sever?
In Axente Sever, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,225 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Axente Sever?
The nearest to Axente Sever are Copșa Mică (2.4 km), Micăsasa (7.7 km), Târnava (7.8 km), Șeica Mare (8.6 km), Valea Lungă (11 km).