Săvârșin: population and statistics
Săvârșin has a population of 2,827 (2026) across 206.9 km², or 13.7 people per km². It ranks 1,698 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,827 residents
- 206.9 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Săvârșin ranks No. 42 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 70.1 m² in Săvârșin, compared with an average of 56.8 m² in Arad County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Săvârșin, compared with an average of 1.1 nights in Arad County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Săvârșin: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (46 businesses).
Săvârșin in numbers
Where is Săvârșin?
Neighbouring localities
- Birchiș8.0 km · 1,729
- Vărădia de Mureș8.0 km · 1,525
- Zam13 km · 1,502
- Petriș14 km · 1,256
- Bata15 km · 1,038
- Bârzava17 km · 2,228
- Margina18 km · 2,176
- Făget19 km · 7,544
Localities of similar size
Population of Săvârșin over time
Săvârșin had 2,924 residents in 2016 and 2,827 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,833 |
| 2022 | 2,829 |
| 2023 | 2,808 |
| 2024 | 2,804 |
| 2025 | 2,819 |
| 2026 | 2,827 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,972 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Birchiș, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Făget (7,544 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Săvârșin
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 | Săvârșin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 871 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săvârșin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.57 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,327 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,293 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,495 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,540 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 528.8 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.1 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 156 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,103 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săvârșin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.6 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săvârșin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 482 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Săvârșin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,058 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 854 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săvârșin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,306 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.47 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 972 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Săvârșin | 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) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Săvârșin | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săvârșin
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 trade62 · 19.6%
- Transport and storage49 · 15.5%
- Construction32 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing28 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services25 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 14.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings21 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 6.6%
- Forestry and logging17 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering12 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săvârșin?
Săvârșin has 2,827 residents (2026), ranking 1,698 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săvârșin?
Săvârșin covers 206.9 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Săvârșin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săvârșin went from 2,924 to 2,827, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Săvârșin?
Săvârșin is in Arad County. Latitude 46.014, longitude 22.234.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Săvârșin?
In Săvârșin, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 70.1 m² (2025), ranking 156 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Săvârșin?
In Săvârșin, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Săvârșin?
The nearest to Săvârșin are Birchiș (8.0 km), Vărădia de Mureș (8.0 km), Zam (13 km), Petriș (14 km), Bata (15 km).