Porumbacu de Jos: population and statistics
Porumbacu de Jos has a population of 3,250 (2026) across 184.8 km², or 17.6 people per km². It ranks 1,420 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,250 residents
- 184.8 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Porumbacu de Jos ranks No. 32 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.69 km in Porumbacu de Jos, compared with an average of 3.82 km in Sibiu County and 3.05 km nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 137.8 ‰ in Porumbacu de Jos, compared with an average of 33.0 ‰ in Sibiu County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Porumbacu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Porumbacu de Jos in numbers
Where is Porumbacu de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Cârțișoara5.3 km · 1,403
- Cârța8.0 km · 1,259
- Avrig8.6 km · 15,216
- Arpașu de Jos11 km · 2,791
- Racovița12 km · 2,905
- Ucea16 km · 2,368
- Nocrich16 km · 3,564
- Roșia16 km · 6,654
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Porumbacu de Jos over time
Porumbacu de Jos had 3,251 residents in 2016 and 3,250 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,233 |
| 2022 | 3,243 |
| 2023 | 3,220 |
| 2024 | 3,246 |
| 2025 | 3,261 |
| 2026 | 3,250 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,889 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cârțișoara, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Avrig (15,216 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Porumbacu de Jos
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 | Porumbacu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Porumbacu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.23 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 350 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.15 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 889 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,860 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,093 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572.3 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 762 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.4 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.08 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 367 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Porumbacu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.3 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 553 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.38 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 727 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Porumbacu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 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 | Porumbacu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.9 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 123 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,099 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 114 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 137.8 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 85 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Porumbacu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.69 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 111 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Porumbacu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 293 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Porumbacu de Jos | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Porumbacu de Jos
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 trade65 · 14.6%
- Accommodation and food services58 · 13.1%
- Administrative and support services52 · 11.7%
- Transport and storage45 · 10.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation36 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing34 · 7.7%
- Construction30 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 11.0%
- Accommodation40 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 7.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities32 · 7.2%
- Rental and leasing activities31 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 6.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services24 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Porumbacu de Jos?
Porumbacu de Jos has 3,250 residents (2026), ranking 1,420 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Porumbacu de Jos?
Porumbacu de Jos covers 184.8 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Porumbacu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Porumbacu de Jos went from 3,251 to 3,250, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Porumbacu de Jos?
Porumbacu de Jos is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.722, longitude 24.509.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Porumbacu de Jos?
In Porumbacu de Jos, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.69 km (2025), ranking 111 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Porumbacu de Jos?
In Porumbacu de Jos, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 137.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 85 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Porumbacu de Jos?
The nearest to Porumbacu de Jos are Cârțișoara (5.3 km), Cârța (8.0 km), Avrig (8.6 km), Arpașu de Jos (11 km), Racovița (12 km).