Mediaș: population and statistics
Mediaș has a population of 52,769 (2026) across 62.6 km², or 843 people per km². It ranks 43 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 52,769 residents
- 62.6 km²
- 843 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Mediaș ranks No. 2 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 302 ‰ in Mediaș, compared with an average of 296 ‰ in Sibiu County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Mediaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (767 businesses).
Mediaș in numbers
Where is Mediaș?
Neighbouring localities
- Brateiu5.2 km · 4,239
- Dârlos5.5 km · 3,522
- Blăjel5.6 km · 2,227
- Târnava5.6 km · 3,339
- Bazna7.6 km · 3,922
- Ațel10 km · 1,660
- Moșna11 km · 3,651
- Alma11 km · 1,783
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Mediaș over time
Mediaș had 58,623 residents in 2016 and 52,769 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 56,081 |
| 2022 | 55,238 |
| 2023 | 54,631 |
| 2024 | 53,960 |
| 2025 | 53,354 |
| 2026 | 52,769 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,766 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brateiu, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sibiu (160,228 residents), 43 km away.
All indicators for Mediaș
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 | Mediaș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,866 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mediaș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,444 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,543 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 22,630 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 49 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.9 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.8 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 970 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,380 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mediaș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.47 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 795 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 650 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 83 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mediaș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.8 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.71 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,099 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mediaș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 302 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 166 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mediaș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 415 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 992 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mediaș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.3 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 977 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.75 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 915 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mediaș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.22 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 227 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mediaș | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mediaș
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 trade1,070 · 18.3%
- Transport and storage707 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services651 · 11.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical608 · 10.4%
- Construction526 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing423 · 7.2%
- Real estate346 · 5.9%
- Other service activities317 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)767 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)606 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines602 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities501 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings347 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities346 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities308 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities291 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities290 · 5.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy281 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mediaș?
Mediaș has 52,769 residents (2026), ranking 43 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mediaș?
Mediaș covers 62.6 km², with a density of 843 people per km².
Is the population of Mediaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mediaș went from 58,623 to 52,769, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Mediaș?
Mediaș is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.164, longitude 24.351.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Mediaș?
In Mediaș, “Existing dwellings” stands at 22,630 (2025), ranking 49 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mediaș?
In Mediaș, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 302 ‰ (2024), ranking 166 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Mediaș?
The nearest to Mediaș are Brateiu (5.2 km), Dârlos (5.5 km), Blăjel (5.6 km), Târnava (5.6 km), Bazna (7.6 km).