Copșa Mică: population and statistics
Copșa Mică has a population of 5,557 (2026) across 25.8 km², or 216 people per km². It ranks 631 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,557 residents
- 25.8 km²
- 216 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Copșa Mică ranks No. 13 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Copșa Mică, compared with an average of 4.37 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.39 km in Copșa Mică, compared with an average of 3.82 km in Sibiu County and 3.05 km nationally.
Copșa Mică: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Copșa Mică in numbers
Where is Copșa Mică?
Population of Copșa Mică over time
Copșa Mică had 6,068 residents in 2016 and 5,557 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,829 |
| 2022 | 5,754 |
| 2023 | 5,683 |
| 2024 | 5,654 |
| 2025 | 5,614 |
| 2026 | 5,557 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,611 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Axente Sever, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mediaș (52,769 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Copșa Mică
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 | Copșa Mică | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 493 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Copșa Mică | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.72 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,497 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,859 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,094 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 334.5 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,074 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Copșa Mică | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.06 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 826 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 471 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 178 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Copșa Mică | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.6 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,450 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.90 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Copșa Mică | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Copșa Mică | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.1 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,393 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,468 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Copșa Mică | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Copșa Mică | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Copșa Mică
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 trade60 · 22.6%
- Construction34 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage33 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services25 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing22 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 6.0%
- Other service activities12 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 19.2%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings22 · 8.3%
- Civil engineering17 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Copșa Mică?
Copșa Mică has 5,557 residents (2026), ranking 631 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Copșa Mică?
Copșa Mică covers 25.8 km², with a density of 216 people per km².
Is the population of Copșa Mică growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Copșa Mică went from 6,068 to 5,557, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Copșa Mică?
Copșa Mică is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.112, longitude 24.231.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Copșa Mică?
In Copșa Mică, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Copșa Mică?
In Copșa Mică, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.39 km (2025), ranking 1,468 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Copșa Mică?
The nearest to Copșa Mică are Axente Sever (2.4 km), Târnava (5.5 km), Micăsasa (8.8 km), Bazna (9.1 km), Șeica Mare (11 km).