Jina: population and statistics
Jina has a population of 3,499 (2026) across 325.2 km², or 10.8 people per km². It ranks 1,281 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,499 residents
- 325.2 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Jina ranks No. 28 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.3 ‰ in Jina, compared with an average of 19.4 ‰ in Sibiu County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 18.9% in Jina, compared with an average of 2.1% in Sibiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Jina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (145 businesses).
Jina in numbers
Where is Jina?
Population of Jina over time
Jina had 3,990 residents in 2016 and 3,499 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,620 |
| 2022 | 3,584 |
| 2023 | 3,559 |
| 2024 | 3,520 |
| 2025 | 3,506 |
| 2026 | 3,499 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 45,550 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poiana Sibiului, 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Jina
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 | Jina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,128 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 52 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,906 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,680 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,283 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 480.1 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,643 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.6 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,788 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.80 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 429 of 1,006 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.4 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 396 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.00 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 67 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 18.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 32 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.3 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 294 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 525 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 354 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.3 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 336 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Jina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jina | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 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: Jina
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 trade160 · 40.8%
- Manufacturing53 · 13.5%
- Transport and storage53 · 13.5%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services20 · 5.1%
- Real estate16 · 4.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 3.6%
- Construction9 · 2.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)145 · 37.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)69 · 17.6%
- Manufacture of food products46 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines40 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities32 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 7.9%
- Real estate activities16 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 3.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 2.8%
- Accommodation11 · 2.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jina?
Jina has 3,499 residents (2026), ranking 1,281 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jina?
Jina covers 325.2 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Jina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jina went from 3,990 to 3,499, a change of −12.3%.
Where is Jina?
Jina is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.785, longitude 23.677.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jina?
In Jina, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,128 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Jina?
In Jina, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 18.9% (2026), ranking 32 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Jina?
The nearest to Jina are Poiana Sibiului (4.7 km), Gârbova (7.7 km), Săsciori (10 km), Tilișca (10 km), Câlnic (12 km).