Sibiu Population 2026

Sibiu has a population of 134,309, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Sibiu County. Roughly 0.7% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sibiu (capital Bucharest shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

134,309

Rank in Romania

#16

Coordinates

45.80°N, 24.15°E

~410 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

216 km

134 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sibiu County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Mediaş	53,040	#39
Cisnădie	15,042	#125

Cities near Sibiu

Cisnădie15,042 people · ~9 km away
Mediaş53,040 people · ~44 km away
Blaj20,371 people · ~45 km away
Sebeş27,246 people · ~48 km away
Alba Iulia64,227 people · ~53 km away
Târnăveni28,634 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sibiu?

Sibiu has a population of 134,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Sibiu in?

Sibiu is located in Sibiu County, Romania.

Is Sibiu the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 216 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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