Sângeorz-Băi: population and statistics
Sângeorz-Băi has a population of 12,375 (2026) across 144.4 km², or 85.7 people per km². It ranks 184 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,375 residents
- 144.4 km²
- 86 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Sângeorz-Băi ranks No. 2 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.3 ‰ in Sângeorz-Băi, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 199 ‰ in Sângeorz-Băi, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Sângeorz-Băi: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (252 businesses).
Sângeorz-Băi in numbers
Where is Sângeorz-Băi?
Population of Sângeorz-Băi over time
Sângeorz-Băi had 11,694 residents in 2016 and 12,375 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,000 |
| 2022 | 12,053 |
| 2023 | 12,132 |
| 2024 | 12,206 |
| 2025 | 12,289 |
| 2026 | 12,375 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,227 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Poiana Ilvei, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bistrița (94,646 residents), 30 km away.
All indicators for Sângeorz-Băi
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 | Sângeorz-Băi | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 67 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sângeorz-Băi | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.14 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,423 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.70 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,129 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,399 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 244 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 355.5 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,989 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.2 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sângeorz-Băi | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.9 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 562 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.64 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 628 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sângeorz-Băi | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sângeorz-Băi | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 301 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 518 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59.1 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 191 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sângeorz-Băi | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.8 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,672 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.48 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,217 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sângeorz-Băi | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sângeorz-Băi | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 199 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sângeorz-Băi
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
- Construction266 · 19.6%
- Wholesale and retail trade223 · 16.5%
- Manufacturing197 · 14.5%
- Transport and storage143 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services93 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services78 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical68 · 5.0%
- Other service activities47 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities252 · 18.6%
- Construction of buildings222 · 16.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)162 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines125 · 9.2%
- Civil engineering122 · 9.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)118 · 8.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)79 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities78 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities68 · 5.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities42 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sângeorz-Băi?
Sângeorz-Băi has 12,375 residents (2026), ranking 184 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sângeorz-Băi?
Sângeorz-Băi covers 144.4 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Sângeorz-Băi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sângeorz-Băi went from 11,694 to 12,375, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Sângeorz-Băi?
Sângeorz-Băi is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.370, longitude 24.680.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sângeorz-Băi?
In Sângeorz-Băi, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,133 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sângeorz-Băi?
In Sângeorz-Băi, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 199 ‰ (2025), ranking 120 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Sângeorz-Băi?
The nearest to Sângeorz-Băi are Poiana Ilvei (5.2 km), Ilva Mică (6.7 km), Parva (9.6 km), Măgura Ilvei (10 km), Leșu (11 km).