Cârțișoara: population and statistics
Cârțișoara has a population of 1,403 (2026) across 85.7 km², or 16.4 people per km². It ranks 2,808 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,403 residents
- 85.7 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Cârțișoara ranks No. 56 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 10,184 ‰ in Cârțișoara, compared with an average of 1,507 ‰ in Sibiu County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 71.5 m² in Cârțișoara, compared with an average of 53.7 m² in Sibiu County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Cârțișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (31 businesses).
Cârțișoara in numbers
Where is Cârțișoara?
Population of Cârțișoara over time
Cârțișoara had 1,329 residents in 2016 and 1,403 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,372 |
| 2022 | 1,382 |
| 2023 | 1,376 |
| 2024 | 1,371 |
| 2025 | 1,381 |
| 2026 | 1,403 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,000 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Cârțișoara
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 | Cârțișoara | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.4 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 357 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,949 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cârțișoara | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.84 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,325 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 753 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,859 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.7 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,023 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.5 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 125 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cârțișoara | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.70 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 437 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 354 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 329 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cârțișoara | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.6 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.28 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 427 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cârțișoara | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cârțișoara | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 14.9 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 42 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10,184 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 27 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 360.7 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 33 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cârțișoara | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.3 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 478 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cârțișoara | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cârțișoara | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cârțișoara
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
- Accommodation and food services36 · 20.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade27 · 15.0%
- Administrative and support services18 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing17 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage17 · 9.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.6%
- Real estate10 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Accommodation31 · 17.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 11.7%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 10.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 8.3%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 6.7%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 6.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 6.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities10 · 5.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cârțișoara?
Cârțișoara has 1,403 residents (2026), ranking 2,808 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cârțișoara?
Cârțișoara covers 85.7 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Cârțișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cârțișoara went from 1,329 to 1,403, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Cârțișoara?
Cârțișoara is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.726, longitude 24.577.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârțișoara?
In Cârțișoara, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10,184 ‰ (2025), ranking 27 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Cârțișoara?
In Cârțișoara, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 71.5 m² (2025), ranking 125 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Cârțișoara?
The nearest to Cârțișoara are Porumbacu de Jos (5.3 km), Arpașu de Jos (5.6 km), Cârța (5.7 km), Ucea (11 km), Victoria (13 km).