Poiana Sibiului: population and statistics
Poiana Sibiului has a population of 2,386 (2026) across 23.5 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 2,006 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,386 residents
- 23.5 km²
- 102 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Poiana Sibiului ranks No. 41 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 14.0% in Poiana Sibiului, compared with an average of 2.1% in Sibiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 70.8 m² in Poiana Sibiului, compared with an average of 53.7 m² in Sibiu County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Poiana Sibiului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (46 businesses).
Poiana Sibiului in numbers
Where is Poiana Sibiului?
Population of Poiana Sibiului over time
Poiana Sibiului had 2,248 residents in 2016 and 2,386 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,360 |
| 2022 | 2,335 |
| 2023 | 2,340 |
| 2024 | 2,357 |
| 2025 | 2,378 |
| 2026 | 2,386 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,287 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Jina, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Sibiului (4,709 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Poiana 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 | Poiana Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.9 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 499 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 426 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poiana Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,225 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,427 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,659 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 598.1 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 623 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.8 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 142 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Poiana Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.81 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 203 of 1,006 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poiana Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.7 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.84 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,684 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poiana Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 14.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 84 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Poiana 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) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poiana Sibiului | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poiana 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 trade66 · 32.5%
- Transport and storage51 · 25.1%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.4%
- Real estate15 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing14 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 3.9%
- Other service activities8 · 3.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 3.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 22.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 22.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 20.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 16.7%
- Real estate activities15 · 7.4%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 3.9%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods7 · 3.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poiana Sibiului?
Poiana Sibiului has 2,386 residents (2026), ranking 2,006 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poiana Sibiului?
Poiana Sibiului covers 23.5 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Poiana Sibiului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poiana Sibiului went from 2,248 to 2,386, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Poiana Sibiului?
Poiana Sibiului is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.806, longitude 23.729.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Poiana Sibiului?
In Poiana Sibiului, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 14.0% (2026), ranking 84 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Poiana Sibiului?
In Poiana Sibiului, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 70.8 m² (2025), ranking 142 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Poiana Sibiului?
The nearest to Poiana Sibiului are Jina (4.7 km), Gârbova (5.3 km), Tilișca (6.7 km), Miercurea Sibiului (9.6 km), Câlnic (11 km).