Poplaca: population and statistics
Poplaca has a population of 1,865 (2026) across 32.9 km², or 56.7 people per km². It ranks 2,460 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,865 residents
- 32.9 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Poplaca ranks No. 48 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,637 ‰ in Poplaca, compared with an average of 1,507 ‰ in Sibiu County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.90 ‰ in Poplaca, compared with an average of 1.83 ‰ in Sibiu County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Poplaca: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (29 businesses).
Poplaca in numbers
Where is Poplaca?
Population of Poplaca over time
Poplaca had 1,817 residents in 2016 and 1,865 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,797 |
| 2022 | 1,778 |
| 2023 | 1,788 |
| 2024 | 1,831 |
| 2025 | 1,869 |
| 2026 | 1,865 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,606 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rășinari (5,566 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Poplaca
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 | Poplaca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poplaca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.88 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,309 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.90 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 191 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 915 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,594 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 490.6 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,515 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.9 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.90 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 156 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poplaca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.2 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.83 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poplaca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 739 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Poplaca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 7.4 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 70 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,637 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 63 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124.9 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 92 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poplaca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 686 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Poplaca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poplaca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poplaca
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 trade42 · 15.8%
- Administrative and support services31 · 11.7%
- Construction30 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage28 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing24 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.0%
- Real estate16 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities29 · 10.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 10.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 9.1%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities16 · 6.0%
- Accommodation11 · 4.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities11 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poplaca?
Poplaca has 1,865 residents (2026), ranking 2,460 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poplaca?
Poplaca covers 32.9 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Poplaca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poplaca went from 1,817 to 1,865, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Poplaca?
Poplaca is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.732, longitude 24.043.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poplaca?
In Poplaca, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,637 ‰ (2025), ranking 63 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poplaca?
In Poplaca, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.90 ‰ (2025), ranking 191 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Poplaca?
The nearest to Poplaca are Rășinari (3.0 km), Cristian (5.9 km), Orlat (6.7 km), Gura Râului (8.5 km), Cisnădie (8.7 km).