Sănduleni: population and statistics
Sănduleni has a population of 4,336 (2026) across 43.3 km², or 100 people per km². It ranks 943 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,336 residents
- 43.3 km²
- 100 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Sănduleni ranks No. 48 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Sănduleni, compared with an average of 1.61 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Sănduleni, compared with an average of 0.8 nights in Bacău County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Sănduleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Sănduleni in numbers
Where is Sănduleni?
Population of Sănduleni over time
Sănduleni had 4,677 residents in 2016 and 4,336 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,611 |
| 2022 | 4,528 |
| 2023 | 4,478 |
| 2024 | 4,453 |
| 2025 | 4,401 |
| 2026 | 4,336 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,060 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Livezi, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nicolae Bălcescu (10,009 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Sănduleni
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 | Sănduleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,836 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sănduleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.96 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,291 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,683 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,281 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 388.1 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,779 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sănduleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.4 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,891 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.85 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sănduleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sănduleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 816 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sănduleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.8 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,126 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.04 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,079 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sănduleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sănduleni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sănduleni
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 trade32 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage22 · 14.9%
- Construction19 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 5.4%
- Information and communication7 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings17 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 11.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 9.5%
- Civil engineering12 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.1%
- Other manufacturing5 · 3.4%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sănduleni?
Sănduleni has 4,336 residents (2026), ranking 943 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sănduleni?
Sănduleni covers 43.3 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Sănduleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sănduleni went from 4,677 to 4,336, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Sănduleni?
Sănduleni is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.443, longitude 26.730.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sănduleni?
In Sănduleni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,650 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sănduleni?
In Sănduleni, “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 Sănduleni?
The nearest to Sănduleni are Livezi (4.8 km), Berești-Tazlău (5.6 km), Berzunți (8.8 km), Strugari (8.9 km), Helegiu (10 km).