Cisnădie: population and statistics
Cisnădie has a population of 27,484 (2026) across 138.6 km², or 198 people per km². It ranks 83 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +42.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 27,484 residents
- 138.6 km²
- 198 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Cisnădie ranks No. 3 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.1 ‰ in Cisnădie, compared with an average of 9.5 ‰ in Sibiu County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Cisnădie: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (599 businesses).
Cisnădie in numbers
Where is Cisnădie?
Population of Cisnădie over time
Cisnădie had 19,347 residents in 2016 and 27,484 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,422 |
| 2022 | 25,247 |
| 2023 | 25,936 |
| 2024 | 26,588 |
| 2025 | 27,066 |
| 2026 | 27,484 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,409 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Sadu, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sibiu (160,228 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Cisnădie
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 | Cisnădie | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 151 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,100 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cisnădie | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,574 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.24 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 14,680 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 72 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 534.1 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,052 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.7 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 727 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.09 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 366 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cisnădie | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 853 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 388 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 270 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cisnădie | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.8 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 238 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.38 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 221 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cisnădie | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 177 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cisnădie | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 234 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 591 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 530 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cisnădie | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.0 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 600 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.91 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,359 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cisnădie | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 337 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cisnădie | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cisnădie
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 trade824 · 17.0%
- Administrative and support services573 · 11.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical530 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage445 · 9.2%
- Construction428 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing360 · 7.4%
- Real estate337 · 7.0%
- Information and communication295 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)599 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)475 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities380 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines353 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities337 · 7.0%
- Office administration and business support activities310 · 6.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy265 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings259 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities249 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities218 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cisnădie?
Cisnădie has 27,484 residents (2026), ranking 83 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cisnădie?
Cisnădie covers 138.6 km², with a density of 198 people per km².
Is the population of Cisnădie growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cisnădie went from 19,347 to 27,484, a change of +42.1%.
Where is Cisnădie?
Cisnădie is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.713, longitude 24.151.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Cisnădie?
In Cisnădie, “Existing dwellings” stands at 14,680 (2025), ranking 72 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cisnădie?
In Cisnădie, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,100 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Cisnădie?
The nearest to Cisnădie are Sadu (3.8 km), Rășinari (6.6 km), Șelimbăr (7.1 km), Poplaca (8.7 km), Sibiu (9.7 km).