Bazna: population and statistics
Bazna has a population of 3,922 (2026) across 82.5 km², or 47.6 people per km². It ranks 1,109 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,922 residents
- 82.5 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Bazna ranks No. 22 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 10.7 nights in Bazna, compared with an average of 2.3 nights in Sibiu County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Bazna, compared with an average of 4.13 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Bazna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Bazna in numbers
Where is Bazna?
Population of Bazna over time
Bazna had 4,242 residents in 2016 and 3,922 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,063 |
| 2022 | 4,035 |
| 2023 | 4,013 |
| 2024 | 3,988 |
| 2025 | 3,943 |
| 2026 | 3,922 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,552 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Târnava, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mediaș (52,769 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Bazna
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 | Bazna | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bazna | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.86 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 771 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,623 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,373 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 413.8 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,524 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.8 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 792 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bazna | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.85 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 327 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 355 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 325 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bazna | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.3 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.25 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,998 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bazna | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bazna | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 10.7 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 55 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,940 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 60 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113.0 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 101 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bazna | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.0 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,519 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.24 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 376 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bazna | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bazna | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bazna
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 trade29 · 22.5%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 14.0%
- Administrative and support services16 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage12 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing10 · 7.8%
- Construction9 · 7.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 18.6%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 9.3%
- Accommodation10 · 7.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 7.0%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 7.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.4%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bazna?
Bazna has 3,922 residents (2026), ranking 1,109 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bazna?
Bazna covers 82.5 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Bazna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bazna went from 4,242 to 3,922, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Bazna?
Bazna is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.192, longitude 24.260.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bazna?
In Bazna, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 10.7 nights (2025), ranking 55 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bazna?
In Bazna, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,998 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Bazna?
The nearest to Bazna are Târnava (5.3 km), Blăjel (6.8 km), Mediaș (7.6 km), Cetatea de Baltă (8.6 km), Copșa Mică (9.1 km).