Sintea Mare: population and statistics
Sintea Mare has a population of 3,758 (2026) across 108.9 km², or 34.5 people per km². It ranks 1,173 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,758 residents
- 108.9 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Sintea Mare ranks No. 28 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.0 in Sintea Mare, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Arad County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.6 ‰ in Sintea Mare, compared with an average of 6.9 ‰ in Arad County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Sintea Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Sintea Mare in numbers
Where is Sintea Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Chișineu-Criș8.5 km · 7,895
- Șepreuș11 km · 3,003
- Zărand11 km · 2,994
- Șicula11 km · 4,108
- Mișca13 km · 3,946
- Olari15 km · 1,988
- Cermei15 km · 2,620
- Socodor15 km · 2,264
Localities of similar size
Population of Sintea Mare over time
Sintea Mare had 3,850 residents in 2016 and 3,758 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,851 |
| 2022 | 3,829 |
| 2023 | 3,800 |
| 2024 | 3,771 |
| 2025 | 3,740 |
| 2026 | 3,758 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,251 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Chișineu-Criș (7,895 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Sintea Mare
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 | Sintea Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sintea Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.44 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 698 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,625 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,368 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.4 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,254 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.1 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,956 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sintea Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.7 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.33 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sintea Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sintea Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,393 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.46 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 975 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sintea Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sintea Mare | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 636 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sintea Mare
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 trade48 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage39 · 17.4%
- Administrative and support services29 · 12.9%
- Construction24 · 10.7%
- Real estate17 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing12 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 16.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 12.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings22 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 8.9%
- Real estate activities17 · 7.6%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 7.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sintea Mare?
Sintea Mare has 3,758 residents (2026), ranking 1,173 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sintea Mare?
Sintea Mare covers 108.9 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Sintea Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sintea Mare went from 3,850 to 3,758, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Sintea Mare?
Sintea Mare is in Arad County. Latitude 46.507, longitude 21.625.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sintea Mare?
In Sintea Mare, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 257 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sintea Mare?
In Sintea Mare, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 547 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Sintea Mare?
The nearest to Sintea Mare are Chișineu-Criș (8.5 km), Șepreuș (11 km), Zărand (11 km), Șicula (11 km), Mișca (13 km).