Ocna Sibiului: population and statistics
Ocna Sibiului has a population of 4,201 (2026) across 85.2 km², or 49.3 people per km². It ranks 997 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,201 residents
- 85.2 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Ocna Sibiului ranks No. 20 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 161.4 ‰ in Ocna Sibiului, compared with an average of 33.0 ‰ in Sibiu County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.5 ‰ in Ocna Sibiului, compared with an average of 7.1 ‰ in Sibiu County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Ocna Sibiului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Ocna Sibiului in numbers
Where is Ocna Sibiului?
Population of Ocna Sibiului over time
Ocna Sibiului had 4,334 residents in 2016 and 4,201 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,281 |
| 2022 | 4,237 |
| 2023 | 4,226 |
| 2024 | 4,221 |
| 2025 | 4,204 |
| 2026 | 4,201 |
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All indicators for Ocna 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 | Ocna Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ocna Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.05 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,504 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.19 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,477 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,934 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,025 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 460.4 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,890 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.6 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ocna Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.36 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 594 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 319 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 397 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ocna Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.9 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,455 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 | Ocna Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 890 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ocna Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.7 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 132 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,577 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 151 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 161.4 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 74 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ocna Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.9 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 637 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.57 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 952 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ocna Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ocna Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ocna 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 trade70 · 19.2%
- Transport and storage47 · 12.9%
- Administrative and support services44 · 12.1%
- Construction30 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 6.0%
- Manufacturing18 · 4.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation18 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities20 · 5.5%
- Accommodation18 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings17 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ocna Sibiului?
Ocna Sibiului has 4,201 residents (2026), ranking 997 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ocna Sibiului?
Ocna Sibiului covers 85.2 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Ocna Sibiului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ocna Sibiului went from 4,334 to 4,201, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Ocna Sibiului?
Ocna Sibiului is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.875, longitude 24.067.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ocna Sibiului?
In Ocna Sibiului, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 161.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 74 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ocna Sibiului?
In Ocna Sibiului, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,693 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Ocna Sibiului?
The nearest to Ocna Sibiului are Șura Mică (5.6 km), Loamneș (9.0 km), Șura Mare (10 km), Sibiu (11 km), Cristian (11 km).