Rășinari: population and statistics
Rășinari has a population of 5,566 (2026) across 127.7 km², or 43.6 people per km². It ranks 629 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,566 residents
- 127.7 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Rășinari ranks No. 12 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.90 ‰ in Rășinari, compared with an average of 0.68 ‰ in Sibiu County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.8 in Rășinari, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Sibiu County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Rășinari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (98 businesses).
Rășinari in numbers
Where is Rășinari?
Population of Rășinari over time
Rășinari had 5,751 residents in 2016 and 5,566 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,659 |
| 2022 | 5,592 |
| 2023 | 5,555 |
| 2024 | 5,552 |
| 2025 | 5,577 |
| 2026 | 5,566 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,880 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poplaca, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cisnădie (27,484 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Rășinari
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 | Rășinari | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rășinari | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.99 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,254 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,556 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,458 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 655 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.6 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.5 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,095 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,521 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rășinari | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.31 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 706 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 116 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 830 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rășinari | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.2 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 891 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.23 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rășinari | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rășinari | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.7 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 169 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,200 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 190 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62.0 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 178 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rășinari | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.1 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,183 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.64 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 719 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rășinari | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rășinari | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rășinari
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 trade120 · 20.9%
- Administrative and support services59 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage58 · 10.1%
- Construction54 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services48 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing47 · 8.2%
- Real estate37 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical29 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)98 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 8.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities37 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings35 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of food products29 · 5.1%
- Accommodation28 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rășinari?
Rășinari has 5,566 residents (2026), ranking 629 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rășinari?
Rășinari covers 127.7 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Rășinari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rășinari went from 5,751 to 5,566, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Rășinari?
Rășinari is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.710, longitude 24.066.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rășinari?
In Rășinari, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.90 ‰ (2024), ranking 210 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rășinari?
In Rășinari, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,760 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Rășinari?
The nearest to Rășinari are Poplaca (3.0 km), Cisnădie (6.6 km), Cristian (8.8 km), Sadu (9.2 km), Orlat (9.5 km).