Miercurea Sibiului: population and statistics
Miercurea Sibiului has a population of 4,709 (2026) across 85.0 km², or 55.4 people per km². It ranks 836 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,709 residents
- 85.0 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Miercurea Sibiului ranks No. 15 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.4 ‰ in Miercurea Sibiului, 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: 4.25 ‰ in Miercurea Sibiului, compared with an average of 4.13 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Miercurea Sibiului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (71 businesses).
Miercurea Sibiului in numbers
Where is Miercurea Sibiului?
Population of Miercurea Sibiului over time
Miercurea Sibiului had 4,819 residents in 2016 and 4,709 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,764 |
| 2022 | 4,741 |
| 2023 | 4,712 |
| 2024 | 4,678 |
| 2025 | 4,695 |
| 2026 | 4,709 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,912 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Apoldu de Jos, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sebeș (31,880 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Miercurea Sibiului
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 | Miercurea Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,906 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Miercurea Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,956 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,000 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415.4 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.1 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Miercurea Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.28 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 378 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 360 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 315 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Miercurea Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.25 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 434 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Miercurea Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 169 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Miercurea Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 279 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 542 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 403 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Miercurea Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 369 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Miercurea Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Miercurea Sibiului
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 trade89 · 22.5%
- Transport and storage57 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing36 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services36 · 9.1%
- Construction29 · 7.3%
- Other service activities24 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 17.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 11.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 6.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings18 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Miercurea Sibiului?
Miercurea Sibiului has 4,709 residents (2026), ranking 836 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Miercurea Sibiului?
Miercurea Sibiului covers 85.0 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Miercurea Sibiului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Miercurea Sibiului went from 4,819 to 4,709, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Miercurea Sibiului?
Miercurea Sibiului is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.883, longitude 23.783.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Miercurea Sibiului?
In Miercurea Sibiului, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,977 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 Miercurea Sibiului?
In Miercurea Sibiului, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.25 ‰ (2026), ranking 434 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Miercurea Sibiului?
The nearest to Miercurea Sibiului are Apoldu de Jos (6.9 km), Gârbova (6.9 km), Doștat (7.7 km), Poiana Sibiului (9.6 km), Câlnic (9.7 km).