Marpod: population and statistics
Marpod has a population of 1,031 (2026) across 44.0 km², or 23.4 people per km². It ranks 3,038 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,031 residents
- 44.0 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Marpod ranks No. 61 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.8 ‰ in Marpod, compared with an average of 18.0 ‰ in Sibiu County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.76 ‰ in Marpod, compared with an average of 4.13 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Marpod: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (21 businesses).
Marpod in numbers
Where is Marpod?
Neighbouring localities
- Nocrich6.8 km · 3,564
- Chirpăr6.8 km · 1,892
- Alțina8.0 km · 1,884
- Cârța12 km · 1,259
- Vurpăr13 km · 3,096
- Bârghiș14 km · 2,191
- Agnita14 km · 10,873
- Bruiu14 km · 942
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Marpod over time
Marpod had 927 residents in 2016 and 1,031 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 962 |
| 2022 | 991 |
| 2023 | 989 |
| 2024 | 1,016 |
| 2025 | 1,046 |
| 2026 | 1,031 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality 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.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,165 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nocrich (3,564 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Marpod
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 | Marpod | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.8 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 17 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 141 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marpod | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.02 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 71 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 693 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,934 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 672.2 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.0 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 503 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marpod | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.90 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 99 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 306 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 422 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marpod | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.5 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.76 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 73 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marpod | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 442 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Marpod | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 914 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 240 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.8 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 283 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Marpod | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.0 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,035 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.91 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 38 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Marpod | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 523 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 152 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Marpod | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 146 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 375 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Marpod
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 trade23 · 14.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 14.1%
- Administrative and support services22 · 14.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 13.5%
- Transport and storage17 · 10.9%
- Real estate14 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing9 · 5.8%
- Construction9 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 10.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy17 · 10.9%
- Real estate activities14 · 9.0%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 9.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 7.1%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 6.4%
- Forestry and logging9 · 5.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marpod?
Marpod has 1,031 residents (2026), ranking 3,038 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Marpod?
Marpod covers 44.0 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Marpod growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Marpod went from 927 to 1,031, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Marpod?
Marpod is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.873, longitude 24.506.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marpod?
In Marpod, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 17 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marpod?
In Marpod, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.76 ‰ (2026), ranking 73 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Marpod?
The nearest to Marpod are Nocrich (6.8 km), Chirpăr (6.8 km), Alțina (8.0 km), Cârța (12 km), Vurpăr (13 km).