Racovița (Sibiu County): population and statistics
Racovița has a population of 2,905 (2026) across 56.1 km², or 51.8 people per km². It ranks 1,649 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,905 residents
- 56.1 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Racovița ranks No. 35 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Racovița, compared with an average of 3.54 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.4 ‰ in Racovița, compared with an average of 7.1 ‰ in Sibiu County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Racovița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Racovița in numbers
Where is Racovița?
Population of Racovița over time
Racovița had 2,960 residents in 2016 and 2,905 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,910 |
| 2022 | 2,888 |
| 2023 | 2,883 |
| 2024 | 2,896 |
| 2025 | 2,902 |
| 2026 | 2,905 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,852 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Avrig (15,216 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Racovița
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 | Racovița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Racovița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.65 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,880 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,282 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,919 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.3 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,139 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.3 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,223 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Racovița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.65 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 557 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 216 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 612 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Racovița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.8 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.44 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 700 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Racovița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Racovița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.3 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,121 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.85 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 182 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Racovița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Racovița | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Racovița
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 trade47 · 16.7%
- Administrative and support services36 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage34 · 12.1%
- Construction27 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing24 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 7.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation16 · 5.7%
- Other service activities16 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 8.2%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy13 · 4.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities13 · 4.6%
- Other personal service activities13 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Racovița?
Racovița has 2,905 residents (2026), ranking 1,649 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Racovița?
Racovița covers 56.1 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Racovița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Racovița went from 2,960 to 2,905, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Racovița?
Racovița is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.662, longitude 24.376.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racovița?
In Racovița, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racovița?
In Racovița, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 226 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Racovița?
The nearest to Racovița are Avrig (5.5 km), Turnu Roșu (7.4 km), Tălmaciu (8.9 km), Porumbacu de Jos (12 km), Sadu (15 km).