Biertan: population and statistics
Biertan has a population of 2,962 (2026) across 97.2 km², or 30.5 people per km². It ranks 1,627 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,962 residents
- 97.2 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Biertan ranks No. 34 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.34 ‰ in Biertan, compared with an average of 1.83 ‰ in Sibiu County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.34 ‰ in Biertan, compared with an average of 4.13 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Biertan: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Biertan in numbers
Where is Biertan?
Neighbouring localities
- Ațel6.8 km · 1,660
- Laslea8.5 km · 4,394
- Moșna10 km · 3,651
- Brateiu10 km · 4,239
- Bârghiș12 km · 2,191
- Dumbrăveni13 km · 8,009
- Alma15 km · 1,783
- Dârlos15 km · 3,522
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Biertan over time
Biertan had 3,097 residents in 2016 and 2,962 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,033 |
| 2022 | 3,005 |
| 2023 | 3,006 |
| 2024 | 2,972 |
| 2025 | 2,967 |
| 2026 | 2,962 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,616 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ațel, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrăveni (8,009 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Biertan
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 | Biertan | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 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) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Biertan | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.22 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,203 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,303 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,209 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,038 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 408.2 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,579 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.5 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,203 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Biertan | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.86 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 201 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 180 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 694 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biertan | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,062 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.34 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,980 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Biertan | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Biertan | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 580 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 330 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.7 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 390 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Biertan | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.9 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,001 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.22 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 804 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Biertan | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Biertan | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Biertan
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 trade30 · 14.9%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 12.9%
- Administrative and support services21 · 10.4%
- Construction19 · 9.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 8.9%
- Transport and storage15 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing14 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 11.4%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 10.4%
- Accommodation18 · 8.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 8.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 7.4%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings13 · 6.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities11 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biertan?
Biertan has 2,962 residents (2026), ranking 1,627 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Biertan?
Biertan covers 97.2 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Biertan growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Biertan went from 3,097 to 2,962, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Biertan?
Biertan is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.110, longitude 24.533.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Biertan?
In Biertan, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.34 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,303 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Biertan?
In Biertan, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.34 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,980 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Biertan?
The nearest to Biertan are Ațel (6.8 km), Laslea (8.5 km), Moșna (10 km), Brateiu (10 km), Bârghiș (12 km).