Dârlos: population and statistics
Dârlos has a population of 3,522 (2026) across 40.1 km², or 87.9 people per km². It ranks 1,274 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,522 residents
- 40.1 km²
- 88 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Dârlos ranks No. 27 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 377.3 ‰ in Dârlos, compared with an average of 452.1 ‰ in Sibiu County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.5 ‰ in Dârlos, compared with an average of 9.5 ‰ in Sibiu County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dârlos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Dârlos in numbers
Where is Dârlos?
Neighbouring localities
- Blăjel4.2 km · 2,227
- Brateiu5.3 km · 4,239
- Alma5.3 km · 1,783
- Mediaș5.5 km · 52,769
- Băgaciu8.0 km · 2,595
- Ațel8.2 km · 1,660
- Bazna10 km · 3,922
- Târnava11 km · 3,339
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dârlos over time
Dârlos had 3,566 residents in 2016 and 3,522 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,522 |
| 2022 | 3,525 |
| 2023 | 3,503 |
| 2024 | 3,539 |
| 2025 | 3,524 |
| 2026 | 3,522 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,615 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Blăjel, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mediaș (52,769 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Dârlos
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 | Dârlos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dârlos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.26 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,196 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.70 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,129 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,329 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,824 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 377.3 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,866 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.5 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 821 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dârlos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.59 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 454 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 265 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 522 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dârlos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.7 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,177 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.27 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dârlos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dârlos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.2 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,169 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dârlos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dârlos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dârlos
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 trade46 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage27 · 13.5%
- Administrative and support services20 · 10.0%
- Construction18 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 7.0%
- Other service activities13 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 18.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 11.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities9 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dârlos?
Dârlos has 3,522 residents (2026), ranking 1,274 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dârlos?
Dârlos covers 40.1 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Dârlos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dârlos went from 3,566 to 3,522, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Dârlos?
Dârlos is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.202, longitude 24.396.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dârlos?
In Dârlos, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 377.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,866 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dârlos?
In Dârlos, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,873 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Dârlos?
The nearest to Dârlos are Blăjel (4.2 km), Brateiu (5.3 km), Alma (5.3 km), Mediaș (5.5 km), Băgaciu (8.0 km).