Șugag: population and statistics
Șugag has a population of 2,753 (2026) across 242.7 km², or 11.3 people per km². It ranks 1,751 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,753 residents
- 242.7 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Șugag ranks No. 27 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 17.0 nights in Șugag, compared with an average of 1.5 nights in Alba County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 762.4 ‰ in Șugag, compared with an average of 486.3 ‰ in Alba County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Șugag: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (60 businesses).
Șugag in numbers
Where is Șugag?
Neighbouring localities
- Petrila19 km · 21,846
- Petroșani23 km · 36,932
- Jina25 km · 3,499
- Bănița28 km · 1,237
- Săsciori28 km · 6,455
- Aninoasa28 km · 4,065
- Râu Sadului29 km · 568
- Poiana Sibiului29 km · 2,386
Localities of similar size
Population of Șugag over time
Șugag had 2,914 residents in 2016 and 2,753 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,860 |
| 2022 | 2,828 |
| 2023 | 2,806 |
| 2024 | 2,791 |
| 2025 | 2,760 |
| 2026 | 2,753 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,992 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Petrila (21,846 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Șugag
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 | Șugag | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șugag | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.21 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,709 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) | 2,099 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 865 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 762.4 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 159 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.7 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,647 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.00 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 262 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șugag | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.0 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 272 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.81 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 175 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șugag | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șugag | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 17.0 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 36 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9,023 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 33 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 237.2 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 54 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șugag | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.7 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,754 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.98 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 661 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șugag | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șugag | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șugag
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 trade83 · 19.3%
- Accommodation and food services55 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage54 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services39 · 9.0%
- Construction37 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing36 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 7.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation27 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 9.7%
- Accommodation40 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities39 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 7.9%
- Forestry and logging27 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities25 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 5.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities23 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șugag?
Șugag has 2,753 residents (2026), ranking 1,751 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șugag?
Șugag covers 242.7 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Șugag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șugag went from 2,914 to 2,753, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Șugag?
Șugag is in Alba County. Latitude 45.571, longitude 23.569.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Șugag?
In Șugag, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 17.0 nights (2025), ranking 36 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șugag?
In Șugag, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 762.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 159 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Șugag?
The nearest to Șugag are Petrila (19 km), Petroșani (23 km), Jina (25 km), Bănița (28 km), Săsciori (28 km).