Blăjel: population and statistics
Blăjel has a population of 2,227 (2026) across 34.0 km², or 65.5 people per km². It ranks 2,142 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,227 residents
- 34.0 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Blăjel ranks No. 42 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.6 ‰ in Blăjel, compared with an average of 57.0 ‰ in Sibiu County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.35 km in Blăjel, compared with an average of 3.82 km in Sibiu County and 3.05 km nationally.
Blăjel: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Blăjel in numbers
Where is Blăjel?
Neighbouring localities
- Dârlos4.2 km · 3,522
- Mediaș5.6 km · 52,769
- Băgaciu6.5 km · 2,595
- Bazna6.8 km · 3,922
- Brateiu8.6 km · 4,239
- Alma8.6 km · 1,783
- Târnava8.8 km · 3,339
- Ațel12 km · 1,660
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Blăjel over time
Blăjel had 2,429 residents in 2016 and 2,227 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,352 |
| 2022 | 2,313 |
| 2023 | 2,261 |
| 2024 | 2,263 |
| 2025 | 2,253 |
| 2026 | 2,227 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,762 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dârlos (3,522 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Blăjel
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 | Blăjel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blăjel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.85 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,126 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 960 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,514 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 431.1 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.9 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 713 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Blăjel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.49 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 278 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 | Blăjel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.6 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,698 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.80 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blăjel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Blăjel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.2 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,052 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.35 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 277 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Blăjel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Blăjel | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Blăjel
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 trade23 · 28.8%
- Administrative and support services10 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing8 · 10.0%
- Construction8 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage7 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.2%
- Real estate4 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.5%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.8%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 7.5%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products5 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities4 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blăjel?
Blăjel has 2,227 residents (2026), ranking 2,142 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Blăjel?
Blăjel covers 34.0 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Blăjel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Blăjel went from 2,429 to 2,227, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Blăjel?
Blăjel is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.214, longitude 24.343.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blăjel?
In Blăjel, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,698 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blăjel?
In Blăjel, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.35 km (2025), ranking 277 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Blăjel?
The nearest to Blăjel are Dârlos (4.2 km), Mediaș (5.6 km), Băgaciu (6.5 km), Bazna (6.8 km), Brateiu (8.6 km).