Iacobeni (Sibiu County): population and statistics
Iacobeni has a population of 3,481 (2026) across 103.4 km², or 33.7 people per km². It ranks 1,288 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,481 residents
- 103.4 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Iacobeni ranks No. 29 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.7 ‰ in Iacobeni, compared with an average of 9.5 ‰ in Sibiu County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 322.6 ‰ in Iacobeni, compared with an average of 452.1 ‰ in Sibiu County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Iacobeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Iacobeni in numbers
Where is Iacobeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Merghindeal6.4 km · 1,582
- Brădeni8.7 km · 1,701
- Apold12 km · 3,303
- Agnita12 km · 10,873
- Laslea14 km · 4,394
- Cincu14 km · 1,956
- Daneș15 km · 5,978
- Șoarș18 km · 2,126
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Iacobeni over time
Iacobeni had 3,357 residents in 2016 and 3,481 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,425 |
| 2022 | 3,438 |
| 2023 | 3,438 |
| 2024 | 3,441 |
| 2025 | 3,457 |
| 2026 | 3,481 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,480 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Merghindeal, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Agnita (10,873 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Iacobeni
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 | Iacobeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 60 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,117 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.85 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,126 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,123 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,219 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 322.6 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,100 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.9 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.7 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,692 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.59 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,754 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 181 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Iacobeni
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 · 27.5%
- Transport and storage24 · 14.4%
- Construction23 · 13.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing15 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.0%
- Real estate4 · 2.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 24.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 12.6%
- Construction of buildings19 · 11.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 9.0%
- Civil engineering14 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 6.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iacobeni?
Iacobeni has 3,481 residents (2026), ranking 1,288 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Iacobeni?
Iacobeni covers 103.4 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Iacobeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Iacobeni went from 3,357 to 3,481, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Iacobeni?
Iacobeni is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.039, longitude 24.753.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iacobeni?
In Iacobeni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,117 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iacobeni?
In Iacobeni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 322.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,100 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Iacobeni?
The nearest to Iacobeni are Merghindeal (6.4 km), Brădeni (8.7 km), Apold (12 km), Agnita (12 km), Laslea (14 km).