Chirpăr: population and statistics
Chirpăr has a population of 1,892 (2026) across 100.8 km², or 18.8 people per km². It ranks 2,422 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,892 residents
- 100.8 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Chirpăr ranks No. 46 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 9.2% in Chirpăr, compared with an average of 2.1% in Sibiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Chirpăr: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Chirpăr in numbers
Where is Chirpăr?
Neighbouring localities
- Marpod6.8 km · 1,031
- Bruiu8.5 km · 942
- Agnita9.2 km · 10,873
- Alțina10 km · 1,884
- Cârța13 km · 1,259
- Bârghiș13 km · 2,191
- Ucea14 km · 2,368
- Nocrich14 km · 3,564
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Chirpăr over time
Chirpăr had 1,909 residents in 2016 and 1,892 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,887 |
| 2022 | 1,869 |
| 2023 | 1,897 |
| 2024 | 1,921 |
| 2025 | 1,903 |
| 2026 | 1,892 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,118 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Marpod, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Agnita (10,873 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Chirpăr
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 | Chirpăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chirpăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.74 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 457 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 788 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,810 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.5 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,475 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.7 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,359 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chirpăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.35 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 373 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 92 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 875 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chirpăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.5 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,541 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chirpăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 255 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chirpăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.6 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 250 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 806 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 264 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 654 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chirpăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,679 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.93 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 310 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chirpăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chirpăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chirpăr
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 trade16 · 16.2%
- Manufacturing12 · 12.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage11 · 11.1%
- Construction8 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 12.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 8.1%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 6.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chirpăr?
Chirpăr has 1,892 residents (2026), ranking 2,422 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chirpăr?
Chirpăr covers 100.8 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Chirpăr growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chirpăr went from 1,909 to 1,892, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Chirpăr?
Chirpăr is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.895, longitude 24.589.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Chirpăr?
In Chirpăr, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 9.2% (2026), ranking 255 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Chirpăr?
In Chirpăr, “Existing dwellings” stands at 788 (2025), ranking 2,810 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Chirpăr?
The nearest to Chirpăr are Marpod (6.8 km), Bruiu (8.5 km), Agnita (9.2 km), Alțina (10 km), Cârța (13 km).