Slimnic: population and statistics
Slimnic has a population of 4,013 (2026) across 107.3 km², or 37.4 people per km². It ranks 1,079 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,013 residents
- 107.3 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Slimnic ranks No. 21 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 55.6 m³ in Slimnic, compared with an average of 43.1 m³ in Sibiu County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.24 ‰ in Slimnic, compared with an average of 4.13 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Slimnic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Slimnic in numbers
Where is Slimnic?
Population of Slimnic over time
Slimnic had 3,924 residents in 2016 and 4,013 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,052 |
| 2022 | 4,051 |
| 2023 | 4,046 |
| 2024 | 4,042 |
| 2025 | 4,016 |
| 2026 | 4,013 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,031 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șeica Mare, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sibiu (160,228 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Slimnic
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 | Slimnic | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Slimnic | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.23 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,469 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,102 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,692 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,272 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 421.6 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,409 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.6 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 667 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Slimnic | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.20 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 387 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 254 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 542 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Slimnic | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.9 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.24 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 438 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Slimnic | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Slimnic | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 968 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Slimnic | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 55.6 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 325 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.48 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 583 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Slimnic | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Slimnic | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Slimnic
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 trade78 · 19.7%
- Construction49 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage49 · 12.4%
- Administrative and support services42 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing30 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities44 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings28 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 6.3%
- Civil engineering22 · 5.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slimnic?
Slimnic has 4,013 residents (2026), ranking 1,079 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Slimnic?
Slimnic covers 107.3 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Slimnic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Slimnic went from 3,924 to 4,013, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Slimnic?
Slimnic is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.961, longitude 24.163.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Slimnic?
In Slimnic, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 55.6 m³ (2025), ranking 325 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slimnic?
In Slimnic, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.24 ‰ (2026), ranking 438 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Slimnic?
The nearest to Slimnic are Șeica Mare (8.0 km), Șura Mare (9.3 km), Șeica Mică (9.8 km), Loamneș (10 km), Ocna Sibiului (12 km).