Cârța (Sibiu County): population and statistics
Cârța has a population of 1,259 (2026) across 28.8 km², or 43.7 people per km². It ranks 2,906 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,259 residents
- 28.8 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Cârța ranks No. 58 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 46.9 ‰ in Cârța, compared with an average of 19.4 ‰ in Sibiu County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Cârța: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Cârța in numbers
Where is Cârța?
Population of Cârța over time
Cârța had 1,160 residents in 2016 and 1,259 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,212 |
| 2022 | 1,208 |
| 2023 | 1,218 |
| 2024 | 1,212 |
| 2025 | 1,229 |
| 2026 | 1,259 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,034 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cârțișoara, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Porumbacu de Jos (3,250 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Cârța
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 | Cârța | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 86 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cârța | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.23 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,469 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 533 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,103 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.4 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.5 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,095 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cârța | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.27 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 489 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 193 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 670 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cârța | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.9 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.38 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cârța | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 203 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cârța | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.3 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 148 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,901 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 124 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84.2 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 135 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cârța | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 552 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.27 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 469 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cârța | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cârța | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cârța
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 trade21 · 18.1%
- Transport and storage15 · 12.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services12 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 12.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 7.8%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 6.9%
- Accommodation7 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 5.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.3%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cârța?
Cârța has 1,259 residents (2026), ranking 2,906 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cârța?
Cârța covers 28.8 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Cârța growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cârța went from 1,160 to 1,259, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Cârța?
Cârța is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.777, longitude 24.575.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Cârța?
In Cârța, “Existing dwellings” stands at 533 (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârța?
In Cârța, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 46.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 86 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Cârța?
The nearest to Cârța are Cârțișoara (5.7 km), Porumbacu de Jos (8.0 km), Arpașu de Jos (8.5 km), Ucea (8.6 km), Viștea (12 km).