Șelimbăr: population and statistics
Șelimbăr has a population of 20,651 (2026) across 72.3 km², or 286 people per km². It ranks 109 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +123.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,651 residents
- 72.3 km²
- 286 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Șelimbăr ranks No. 4 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 43.53 ‰ in Șelimbăr, compared with an average of 4.37 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.0 ‰ in Șelimbăr, compared with an average of 9.5 ‰ in Sibiu County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Șelimbăr: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (751 businesses).
Șelimbăr in numbers
Where is Șelimbăr?
Neighbouring localities
- Sibiu5.4 km · 160,228
- Cisnădie7.1 km · 27,484
- Sadu9.1 km · 2,827
- Roșia11 km · 6,654
- Tălmaciu12 km · 8,119
- Rășinari12 km · 5,566
- Poplaca13 km · 1,865
- Șura Mare13 km · 5,769
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șelimbăr over time
Șelimbăr had 9,252 residents in 2016 and 20,651 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,724 |
| 2022 | 15,828 |
| 2023 | 17,155 |
| 2024 | 18,270 |
| 2025 | 19,590 |
| 2026 | 20,651 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,127 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Șelimbăr
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 | Șelimbăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 36 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 288 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) | 4.0 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,155 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șelimbăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.62 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,376 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) | 12,107 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 88 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 586.3 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 688 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.2 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.53 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 4 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șelimbăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.23 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 716 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 531 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 133 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șelimbăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.9 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 68 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.49 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 39 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șelimbăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 300 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șelimbăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 243 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 581 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 854 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șelimbăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.9 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 545 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.18 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,044 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șelimbăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 293 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șelimbăr | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,084 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șelimbăr
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 trade1,032 · 17.2%
- Administrative and support services695 · 11.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical682 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage555 · 9.2%
- Construction485 · 8.1%
- Real estate459 · 7.6%
- Information and communication394 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing386 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)751 · 12.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)601 · 10.0%
- Real estate activities459 · 7.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines428 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities419 · 7.0%
- Office administration and business support activities364 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities358 · 6.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy309 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities302 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities293 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șelimbăr?
Șelimbăr has 20,651 residents (2026), ranking 109 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șelimbăr?
Șelimbăr covers 72.3 km², with a density of 286 people per km².
Is the population of Șelimbăr growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șelimbăr went from 9,252 to 20,651, a change of +123.2%.
Where is Șelimbăr?
Șelimbăr is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.767, longitude 24.200.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șelimbăr?
In Șelimbăr, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43.53 ‰ (2025), ranking 4 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șelimbăr?
In Șelimbăr, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,155 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Șelimbăr?
The nearest to Șelimbăr are Sibiu (5.4 km), Cisnădie (7.1 km), Sadu (9.1 km), Roșia (11 km), Tălmaciu (12 km).