Orlat: population and statistics
Orlat has a population of 3,356 (2026) across 59.1 km², or 56.8 people per km². It ranks 1,360 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,356 residents
- 59.1 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Orlat ranks No. 30 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 71.9 m² in Orlat, compared with an average of 53.7 m² in Sibiu County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 48.9 ‰ in Orlat, compared with an average of 57.0 ‰ in Sibiu County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Orlat: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (61 businesses).
Orlat in numbers
Where is Orlat?
Population of Orlat over time
Orlat had 3,336 residents in 2016 and 3,356 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,316 |
| 2022 | 3,289 |
| 2023 | 3,302 |
| 2024 | 3,309 |
| 2025 | 3,335 |
| 2026 | 3,356 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,277 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cristian, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săliște (6,158 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Orlat
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 | Orlat | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orlat | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.05 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,755 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 775 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,313 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,851 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 391.2 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,750 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.9 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 119 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orlat | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.71 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 662 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 205 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 640 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orlat | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.9 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 525 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.87 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 546 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orlat | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orlat | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.6 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 250 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 634 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 315 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39.3 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 275 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Orlat | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.2 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,389 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.56 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 736 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Orlat | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Orlat | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 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: Orlat
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 trade95 · 20.0%
- Transport and storage65 · 13.7%
- Manufacturing56 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services42 · 8.9%
- Construction31 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 6.3%
- Real estate25 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines55 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities25 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities23 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)20 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings20 · 4.2%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orlat?
Orlat has 3,356 residents (2026), ranking 1,360 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Orlat?
Orlat covers 59.1 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Orlat growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orlat went from 3,336 to 3,356, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Orlat?
Orlat is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.754, longitude 23.962.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Orlat?
In Orlat, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 71.9 m² (2025), ranking 119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orlat?
In Orlat, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 525 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Orlat?
The nearest to Orlat are Cristian (5.3 km), Gura Râului (6.4 km), Poplaca (6.7 km), Săliște (7.4 km), Rășinari (9.5 km).