Săcele (Brașov County): population and statistics
Săcele has a population of 36,758 (2026) across 321.4 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 61 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 36,758 residents
- 321.4 km²
- 114 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Săcele ranks No. 2 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.99 ‰ in Săcele, compared with an average of 3.57 ‰ in Brașov County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Săcele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (877 businesses).
Săcele in numbers
Where is Săcele?
Population of Săcele over time
Săcele had 36,085 residents in 2016 and 36,758 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,046 |
| 2022 | 36,968 |
| 2023 | 36,948 |
| 2024 | 36,909 |
| 2025 | 36,818 |
| 2026 | 36,758 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 45,010 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tărlungeni, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brașov (282,707 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Săcele
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 | Săcele | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săcele | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.23 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,409 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,448 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 13,581 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 76 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 369.5 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,915 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Săcele | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.89 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 841 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 370 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 296 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săcele | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.5 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 469 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.39 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săcele | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 170 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 505 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Săcele | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.0 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 157 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,819 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 129 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.0 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 312 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săcele | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.3 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 925 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,151 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Săcele | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.99 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 248 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Săcele | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săcele
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 trade1,145 · 18.6%
- Administrative and support services671 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical617 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage582 · 9.5%
- Construction518 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing489 · 7.9%
- Other service activities408 · 6.6%
- Real estate393 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)877 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)737 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities479 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines469 · 7.6%
- Office administration and business support activities404 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities393 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities350 · 5.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities333 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings332 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy300 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săcele?
Săcele has 36,758 residents (2026), ranking 61 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săcele?
Săcele covers 321.4 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Săcele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săcele went from 36,085 to 36,758, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Săcele?
Săcele is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.617, longitude 25.688.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Săcele?
In Săcele, “Existing dwellings” stands at 13,581 (2025), ranking 76 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcele?
In Săcele, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.99 ‰ (2024), ranking 248 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Săcele?
The nearest to Săcele are Tărlungeni (6.7 km), Brașov (7.1 km), Hărman (10 km), Sânpetru (12 km), Budila (12 km).