Cristian (Sibiu County): population and statistics
Cristian has a population of 4,959 (2026) across 71.0 km², or 69.8 people per km². It ranks 769 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +18.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,959 residents
- 71.0 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Cristian ranks No. 14 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.21 ‰ in Cristian, compared with an average of 4.37 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.07 ‰ in Cristian, compared with an average of 4.13 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Cristian: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (133 businesses).
Cristian in numbers
Where is Cristian?
Population of Cristian over time
Cristian had 4,200 residents in 2016 and 4,959 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,442 |
| 2022 | 4,488 |
| 2023 | 4,580 |
| 2024 | 4,660 |
| 2025 | 4,812 |
| 2026 | 4,959 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,948 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Orlat, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sibiu (160,228 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Cristian
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 | Cristian | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 47.0 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 85 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,067 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cristian | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.04 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,045 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.44 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 218 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,457 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 657 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.5 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,456 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.7 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 514 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.21 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 16 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cristian | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.88 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 418 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 834 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 37 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cristian | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.8 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 162 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.07 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 65 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cristian | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 404 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 76 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cristian | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 175 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 668 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 389 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cristian | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.0 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 520 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.37 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 999 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cristian | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cristian | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cristian
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 trade180 · 18.1%
- Administrative and support services117 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage113 · 11.4%
- Construction99 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical88 · 8.9%
- Real estate73 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing71 · 7.2%
- Other service activities51 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)133 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)109 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines94 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities91 · 9.2%
- Real estate activities73 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings67 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities66 · 6.6%
- Rental and leasing activities56 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities49 · 4.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy37 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cristian?
Cristian has 4,959 residents (2026), ranking 769 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cristian?
Cristian covers 71.0 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Cristian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cristian went from 4,200 to 4,959, a change of +18.1%.
Where is Cristian?
Cristian is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.782, longitude 24.018.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristian?
In Cristian, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.21 ‰ (2025), ranking 16 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristian?
In Cristian, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.07 ‰ (2026), ranking 65 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Cristian?
The nearest to Cristian are Orlat (5.3 km), Șura Mică (5.3 km), Poplaca (5.9 km), Rășinari (8.8 km), Săliște (10 km).