Boița: population and statistics
Boița has a population of 1,502 (2026) across 100.4 km², or 15.0 people per km². It ranks 2,729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,502 residents
- 100.4 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Boița ranks No. 55 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Boița, compared with an average of 2.1% in Sibiu County and 2.0% nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.3 ‰ in Boița, compared with an average of 18.0 ‰ in Sibiu County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Boița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Boița in numbers
Where is Boița?
Population of Boița over time
Boița had 1,682 residents in 2016 and 1,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,583 |
| 2022 | 1,559 |
| 2023 | 1,541 |
| 2024 | 1,526 |
| 2025 | 1,507 |
| 2026 | 1,502 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,062 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turnu Roșu (2,478 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Boița
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 | Boița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.3 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 150 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 774 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,831 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 515.3 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,259 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.1 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,956 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.06 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 733 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 298 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 435 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,818 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.33 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Boița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 301 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 518 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 557 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.99 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 657 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Boița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Boița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boița
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 trade22 · 23.7%
- Administrative and support services13 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.9%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 10.8%
- Construction7 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing5 · 5.4%
- Other service activities5 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 17.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 11.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 10.8%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 7.5%
- Accommodation7 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 5.4%
- Advertising and market research4 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boița?
Boița has 1,502 residents (2026), ranking 2,729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boița?
Boița covers 100.4 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Boița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boița went from 1,682 to 1,502, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Boița?
Boița is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.579, longitude 24.208.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Boița?
In Boița, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boița?
In Boița, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 150 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Boița?
The nearest to Boița are Turnu Roșu (8.6 km), Tălmaciu (11 km), Câineni (11 km), Sadu (12 km), Cisnădie (16 km).