Șagu: population and statistics
Șagu has a population of 4,233 (2026) across 102.6 km², or 41.2 people per km². It ranks 986 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,233 residents
- 102.6 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Șagu ranks No. 23 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.9 ‰ in Șagu, compared with an average of 16.2 ‰ in Arad County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.8% in Șagu, compared with an average of 1.7% in Arad County and 2.0% nationally.
Șagu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (94 businesses).
Șagu in numbers
Where is Șagu?
Neighbouring localities
- Fântânele8.9 km · 3,950
- Orțișoara9.7 km · 4,852
- Vinga10 km · 7,258
- Zădăreni11 km · 3,037
- Fibiș11 km · 1,788
- Mașloc13 km · 2,427
- Felnac13 km · 3,239
- Frumușeni13 km · 2,836
Localities of similar size
Population of Șagu over time
Șagu had 4,159 residents in 2016 and 4,233 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,228 |
| 2022 | 4,167 |
| 2023 | 4,160 |
| 2024 | 4,177 |
| 2025 | 4,200 |
| 2026 | 4,233 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,374 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Fântânele, 8.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vinga (7,258 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Șagu
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 | Șagu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.9 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 191 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șagu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.17 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,014 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.07 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 537 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,928 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,033 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.5 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.2 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 887 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șagu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.5 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 609 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.07 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șagu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 138 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șagu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 244 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 579 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 911 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șagu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,561 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.11 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 835 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șagu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șagu | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șagu
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 trade123 · 25.1%
- Transport and storage68 · 13.9%
- Administrative and support services45 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing42 · 8.6%
- Real estate34 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical33 · 6.7%
- Construction30 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)94 · 19.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 16.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines51 · 10.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 8.6%
- Real estate activities34 · 6.9%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 5.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy22 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities22 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șagu?
Șagu has 4,233 residents (2026), ranking 986 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șagu?
Șagu covers 102.6 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Șagu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șagu went from 4,159 to 4,233, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Șagu?
Șagu is in Arad County. Latitude 46.039, longitude 21.301.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șagu?
In Șagu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 191 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Șagu?
In Șagu, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.8% (2026), ranking 2,620 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Șagu?
The nearest to Șagu are Fântânele (8.9 km), Orțișoara (9.7 km), Vinga (10 km), Zădăreni (11 km), Fibiș (11 km).