Șinca Nouă: population and statistics
Șinca Nouă has a population of 1,581 (2026) across 81.5 km², or 19.4 people per km². It ranks 2,668 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,581 residents
- 81.5 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Șinca Nouă ranks No. 54 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.27 ‰ in Șinca Nouă, compared with an average of 1.22 ‰ in Brașov County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Șinca Nouă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Șinca Nouă in numbers
Where is Șinca Nouă?
Population of Șinca Nouă over time
Șinca Nouă had 1,600 residents in 2016 and 1,581 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,604 |
| 2022 | 1,590 |
| 2023 | 1,587 |
| 2024 | 1,585 |
| 2025 | 1,584 |
| 2026 | 1,581 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,408 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șinca (3,872 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Șinca Nouă
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 | Șinca Nouă | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șinca Nouă | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.70 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 672 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 665 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,970 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 420.6 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,419 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.1 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șinca Nouă | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.49 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 220 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 132 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 799 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șinca Nouă | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.5 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,267 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.53 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șinca Nouă | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șinca Nouă | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 288 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 529 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 627 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șinca Nouă | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.69 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 558 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șinca Nouă | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.27 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 119 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șinca Nouă | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 125 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 522 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șinca Nouă
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 trade29 · 16.5%
- Transport and storage22 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services17 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 7.4%
- Real estate13 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 8.0%
- Real estate activities13 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 5.7%
- Accommodation10 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 5.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities10 · 5.7%
- Forestry and logging9 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șinca Nouă?
Șinca Nouă has 1,581 residents (2026), ranking 2,668 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șinca Nouă?
Șinca Nouă covers 81.5 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Șinca Nouă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șinca Nouă went from 1,600 to 1,581, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Șinca Nouă?
Șinca Nouă is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.699, longitude 25.248.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șinca Nouă?
In Șinca Nouă, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.27 ‰ (2024), ranking 119 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Șinca Nouă?
In Șinca Nouă, “Existing dwellings” stands at 665 (2025), ranking 2,970 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Șinca Nouă?
The nearest to Șinca Nouă are Șinca (8.6 km), Poiana Mărului (11 km), Holbav (12 km), Dumbrăvița (12 km), Vulcan (15 km).