Sânpetru: population and statistics
Sânpetru has a population of 14,690 (2026) across 28.4 km², or 517 people per km². It ranks 160 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +154.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,690 residents
- 28.4 km²
- 517 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Sânpetru ranks No. 8 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 48.40 ‰ in Sânpetru, compared with an average of 5.36 ‰ in Brașov County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 84.1 ‰ in Sânpetru, compared with an average of 21.6 ‰ in Brașov County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Sânpetru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (680 businesses).
Sânpetru in numbers
Where is Sânpetru?
Neighbouring localities
- Hărman4.2 km · 8,164
- Bod5.3 km · 5,873
- Brașov7.4 km · 282,707
- Hălchiu8.3 km · 5,434
- Prejmer11 km · 9,902
- Ghimbav12 km · 8,846
- Feldioara12 km · 7,668
- Săcele12 km · 36,758
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sânpetru over time
Sânpetru had 5,767 residents in 2016 and 14,690 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,581 |
| 2022 | 10,476 |
| 2023 | 11,595 |
| 2024 | 12,648 |
| 2025 | 13,754 |
| 2026 | 14,690 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brașov County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Brașov County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,982 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times the national average.
All indicators for Sânpetru
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 | Sânpetru | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84.1 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 17 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.0 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 128 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,144 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânpetru | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.88 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,277 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.64 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 54 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,839 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 127 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.6 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48.40 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 2 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sânpetru | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.96 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 632 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 530 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 134 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânpetru | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.4 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 54 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.51 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 54 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânpetru | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 224 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 340 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sânpetru | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 607 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 320 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 816 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânpetru | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 50.6 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 404 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.80 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 900 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânpetru | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânpetru | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânpetru
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 trade916 · 18.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical573 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services543 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage416 · 8.3%
- Construction394 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing363 · 7.3%
- Real estate359 · 7.2%
- Other service activities343 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)680 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)583 · 11.7%
- Real estate activities359 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities347 · 6.9%
- Office administration and business support activities325 · 6.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines320 · 6.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities298 · 6.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy288 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings276 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities267 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânpetru?
Sânpetru has 14,690 residents (2026), ranking 160 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânpetru?
Sânpetru covers 28.4 km², with a density of 517 people per km².
Is the population of Sânpetru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânpetru went from 5,767 to 14,690, a change of +154.7%.
Where is Sânpetru?
Sânpetru is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.717, longitude 25.633.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânpetru?
In Sânpetru, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48.40 ‰ (2025), ranking 2 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânpetru?
In Sânpetru, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 84.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 17 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Sânpetru?
The nearest to Sânpetru are Hărman (4.2 km), Bod (5.3 km), Brașov (7.4 km), Hălchiu (8.3 km), Prejmer (11 km).