Sihlea: population and statistics
Sihlea has a population of 5,009 (2026) across 90.9 km², or 55.1 people per km². It ranks 751 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,009 residents
- 90.9 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Sihlea ranks No. 14 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Sihlea, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Sihlea, compared with an average of 167 ‰ in Vrancea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Sihlea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (52 businesses).
Sihlea in numbers
Where is Sihlea?
Population of Sihlea over time
Sihlea had 5,337 residents in 2016 and 5,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,150 |
| 2022 | 5,140 |
| 2023 | 5,097 |
| 2024 | 5,066 |
| 2025 | 5,013 |
| 2026 | 5,009 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,731 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Obrejița, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia Bradului (10,847 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Sihlea
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 | Sihlea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sihlea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,312 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 712 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.6 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,870 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.5 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,203 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 580 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sihlea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.4 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.40 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sihlea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Sihlea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sihlea | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sihlea
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 trade59 · 30.7%
- Construction32 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage19 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services14 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.2%
- Other service activities9 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 27.1%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 15.6%
- Construction of buildings26 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 8.9%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 3.6%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 3.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 3.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 2.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sihlea?
Sihlea has 5,009 residents (2026), ranking 751 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sihlea?
Sihlea covers 90.9 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Sihlea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sihlea went from 5,337 to 5,009, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Sihlea?
Sihlea is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.500, longitude 27.117.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sihlea?
In Sihlea, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,705 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sihlea?
In Sihlea, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Sihlea?
The nearest to Sihlea are Obrejița (2.6 km), Slobozia Bradului (5.2 km), Tâmboești (5.5 km), Dumbrăveni (5.7 km), Gugești (7.5 km).