Merghindeal: population and statistics
Merghindeal has a population of 1,582 (2026) across 66.5 km², or 23.8 people per km². It ranks 2,666 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,582 residents
- 66.5 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Merghindeal ranks No. 54 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.2% in Merghindeal, compared with an average of 2.1% in Sibiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Merghindeal: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (13 businesses).
Merghindeal in numbers
Where is Merghindeal?
Neighbouring localities
- Iacobeni6.4 km · 3,481
- Agnita8.5 km · 10,873
- Cincu9.5 km · 1,956
- Bruiu13 km · 942
- Brădeni14 km · 1,701
- Chirpăr15 km · 1,892
- Șoarș16 km · 2,126
- Bârghiș17 km · 2,191
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Merghindeal over time
Merghindeal had 1,584 residents in 2016 and 1,582 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,599 |
| 2022 | 1,603 |
| 2023 | 1,602 |
| 2024 | 1,596 |
| 2025 | 1,586 |
| 2026 | 1,582 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,315 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Iacobeni (3,481 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Merghindeal
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 | Merghindeal | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Merghindeal | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.39 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 593 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 538 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,099 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 340.1 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,061 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Merghindeal | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.1 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.90 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Merghindeal | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 132 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Merghindeal | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 319 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 501 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 539 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Merghindeal | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.1 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,649 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Merghindeal | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Merghindeal | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 522 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Merghindeal
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 trade16 · 14.8%
- Construction14 · 13.0%
- Administrative and support services14 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage11 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 9.3%
- Real estate9 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities13 · 12.0%
- Construction of buildings12 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 10.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 9.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 8.3%
- Real estate activities9 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merghindeal?
Merghindeal has 1,582 residents (2026), ranking 2,666 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Merghindeal?
Merghindeal covers 66.5 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Merghindeal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Merghindeal went from 1,584 to 1,582, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Merghindeal?
Merghindeal is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.983, longitude 24.733.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Merghindeal?
In Merghindeal, “Existing dwellings” stands at 538 (2025), ranking 3,099 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Merghindeal?
In Merghindeal, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.2% (2026), ranking 132 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Merghindeal?
The nearest to Merghindeal are Iacobeni (6.4 km), Agnita (8.5 km), Cincu (9.5 km), Bruiu (13 km), Brădeni (14 km).