Bârghiș: population and statistics
Bârghiș has a population of 2,191 (2026) across 99.8 km², or 22.0 people per km². It ranks 2,177 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,191 residents
- 99.8 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Bârghiș ranks No. 44 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Bârghiș, compared with an average of 57.0 ‰ in Sibiu County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.46 ‰ in Bârghiș, compared with an average of 1.83 ‰ in Sibiu County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Bârghiș in numbers
Where is Bârghiș?
Neighbouring localities
- Alțina7.5 km · 1,884
- Agnita9.0 km · 10,873
- Moșna12 km · 3,651
- Biertan12 km · 2,962
- Mihăileni12 km · 1,143
- Chirpăr13 km · 1,892
- Valea Viilor14 km · 2,193
- Marpod14 km · 1,031
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bârghiș over time
Bârghiș had 2,246 residents in 2016 and 2,191 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,219 |
| 2022 | 2,209 |
| 2023 | 2,189 |
| 2024 | 2,168 |
| 2025 | 2,184 |
| 2026 | 2,191 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,976 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Alțina, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Agnita (10,873 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Bârghiș
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 | Bârghiș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârghiș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.84 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,814 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,076 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,303 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491.1 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,510 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.8 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,871 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bârghiș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.29 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 707 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 98 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 863 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârghiș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârghiș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bârghiș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 904 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bârghiș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.4 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,299 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.60 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,418 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârghiș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 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) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârghiș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârghiș?
Bârghiș has 2,191 residents (2026), ranking 2,177 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârghiș?
Bârghiș covers 99.8 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Bârghiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârghiș went from 2,246 to 2,191, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Bârghiș?
Bârghiș is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.003, longitude 24.514.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârghiș?
In Bârghiș, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârghiș?
In Bârghiș, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.46 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,185 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Bârghiș?
The nearest to Bârghiș are Alțina (7.5 km), Agnita (9.0 km), Moșna (12 km), Biertan (12 km), Mihăileni (12 km).