Șercaia: population and statistics
Șercaia has a population of 3,050 (2026) across 92.5 km², or 33.0 people per km². It ranks 1,550 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,050 residents
- 92.5 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Șercaia ranks No. 37 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.5 ‰ in Șercaia, compared with an average of 21.6 ‰ in Brașov County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.33 ‰ in Șercaia, compared with an average of 5.36 ‰ in Brașov County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Șercaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Șercaia in numbers
Where is Șercaia?
Neighbouring localities
- Părău4.2 km · 2,225
- Mândra7.1 km · 3,150
- Șinca11 km · 3,872
- Ticușu11 km · 1,104
- Comăna11 km · 3,262
- Hârseni13 km · 2,348
- Făgăraș13 km · 35,229
- Beclean16 km · 1,972
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șercaia over time
Șercaia had 2,933 residents in 2016 and 3,050 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,932 |
| 2022 | 2,934 |
| 2023 | 2,994 |
| 2024 | 3,021 |
| 2025 | 3,041 |
| 2026 | 3,050 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,952 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Părău, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Făgăraș (35,229 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Șercaia
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 | Șercaia | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.5 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 312 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șercaia | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.30 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 852 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,511 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,519 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.4 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,459 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,095 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șercaia | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.51 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 577 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 199 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 656 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șercaia | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.2 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,512 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.95 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șercaia | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 182 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 457 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șercaia | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 822 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 732 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șercaia | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 54.1 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 340 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.51 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 197 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șercaia | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șercaia | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șercaia
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 trade60 · 18.5%
- Transport and storage39 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing30 · 9.3%
- Construction25 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services25 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 12.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 10.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings18 · 5.6%
- Accommodation16 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities15 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șercaia?
Șercaia has 3,050 residents (2026), ranking 1,550 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șercaia?
Șercaia covers 92.5 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Șercaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șercaia went from 2,933 to 3,050, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Șercaia?
Șercaia is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.830, longitude 25.137.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șercaia?
In Șercaia, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 312 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șercaia?
In Șercaia, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.33 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,727 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Șercaia?
The nearest to Șercaia are Părău (4.2 km), Mândra (7.1 km), Șinca (11 km), Ticușu (11 km), Comăna (11 km).