Roșia (Sibiu County): population and statistics
Roșia has a population of 6,654 (2026) across 162.5 km², or 41.0 people per km². It ranks 472 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +15.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,654 residents
- 162.5 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Roșia ranks No. 9 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.9 ‰ in Roșia, compared with an average of 9.5 ‰ in Sibiu County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.5 in Roșia, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Sibiu County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Roșia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (100 businesses).
Roșia in numbers
Where is Roșia?
Neighbouring localities
- Nocrich9.0 km · 3,564
- Șelimbăr11 km · 20,651
- Avrig12 km · 15,216
- Vurpăr12 km · 3,096
- Șura Mare13 km · 5,769
- Sibiu14 km · 160,228
- Marpod16 km · 1,031
- Racovița16 km · 2,905
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Roșia over time
Roșia had 5,774 residents in 2016 and 6,654 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,151 |
| 2022 | 6,241 |
| 2023 | 6,298 |
| 2024 | 6,445 |
| 2025 | 6,548 |
| 2026 | 6,654 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,754 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Nocrich, 9.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șelimbăr (20,651 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Roșia
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 | Roșia | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,715 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,109 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roșia | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.61 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,604 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.36 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 313 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,140 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 421 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 471.9 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,747 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.4 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 481 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Roșia | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.79 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 538 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 184 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 687 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roșia | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.1 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.86 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roșia | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Roșia | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Roșia | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.01 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 510 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Roșia | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,083 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Roșia | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 142 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Roșia
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 trade122 · 21.7%
- Administrative and support services62 · 11.0%
- Construction61 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage60 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing51 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical44 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 6.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation28 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)100 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines52 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings41 · 7.3%
- Office administration and business support activities31 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering26 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 4.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities24 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roșia?
Roșia has 6,654 residents (2026), ranking 472 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Roșia?
Roșia covers 162.5 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Roșia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roșia went from 5,774 to 6,654, a change of +15.2%.
Where is Roșia?
Roșia is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.802, longitude 24.332.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roșia?
In Roșia, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,109 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roșia?
In Roșia, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,929 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Roșia?
The nearest to Roșia are Nocrich (9.0 km), Șelimbăr (11 km), Avrig (12 km), Vurpăr (12 km), Șura Mare (13 km).