Sibiu: population and statistics
Sibiu has a population of 160,228 (2026) across 121.7 km², or 1,317 people per km². It ranks 15 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 160,228 residents
- 121.7 km²
- 1,317 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Sibiu ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.27 ‰ in Sibiu, compared with an average of 3.54 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 303 ‰ in Sibiu, compared with an average of 177 ‰ in Sibiu County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Sibiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (4,403 businesses).
Sibiu in numbers
Where is Sibiu?
Population of Sibiu over time
Sibiu had 169,982 residents in 2016 and 160,228 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 167,196 |
| 2022 | 165,786 |
| 2023 | 164,491 |
| 2024 | 162,983 |
| 2025 | 161,347 |
| 2026 | 160,228 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Population density”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,038 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Sibiu
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 | Sibiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 961 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sibiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,574 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 70,803 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 15 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.9 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,126 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 990 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sibiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.50 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 878 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 615 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 94 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sibiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.5 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 109 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.32 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 234 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sibiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 562 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 21 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 | Sibiu | 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) | 2,790 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 82 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.0 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 286 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sibiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 57.3 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 297 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.51 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,216 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sibiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 8.27 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 9 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.12 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 82 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.33 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 14 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sibiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 303 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 12 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sibiu
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 trade6,092 · 16.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical4,569 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services4,349 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage3,741 · 9.9%
- Construction2,785 · 7.4%
- Real estate2,774 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing2,451 · 6.5%
- Information and communication2,353 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)4,403 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3,605 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines2,968 · 7.9%
- Real estate activities2,774 · 7.4%
- Office administration and business support activities2,449 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities2,376 · 6.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy2,307 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities2,061 · 5.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities2,011 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities1,779 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sibiu?
Sibiu has 160,228 residents (2026), ranking 15 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sibiu?
Sibiu covers 121.7 km², with a density of 1,317 people per km².
Is the population of Sibiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sibiu went from 169,982 to 160,228, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Sibiu?
Sibiu is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.800, longitude 24.150.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sibiu?
In Sibiu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.27 ‰ (2024), ranking 9 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sibiu?
In Sibiu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 303 ‰ (2025), ranking 12 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Sibiu?
The nearest to Sibiu are Șelimbăr (5.4 km), Șura Mică (8.9 km), Cisnădie (9.7 km), Șura Mare (9.9 km), Cristian (10 km).