Șinca: population and statistics
Șinca has a population of 3,872 (2026) across 180.5 km², or 21.5 people per km². It ranks 1,127 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,872 residents
- 180.5 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Șinca ranks No. 26 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.40 km in Șinca, compared with an average of 4.13 km in Brașov County and 4.84 km nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 139 ‰ in Șinca, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Brașov County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Șinca: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (68 businesses).
Șinca in numbers
Where is Șinca?
Neighbouring localities
- Șinca Nouă8.6 km · 1,581
- Șercaia11 km · 3,050
- Hârseni11 km · 2,348
- Mândra13 km · 3,150
- Părău13 km · 2,225
- Recea16 km · 3,489
- Dumbrăvița17 km · 5,255
- Făgăraș18 km · 35,229
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șinca over time
Șinca had 3,667 residents in 2016 and 3,872 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,809 |
| 2022 | 3,791 |
| 2023 | 3,807 |
| 2024 | 3,855 |
| 2025 | 3,868 |
| 2026 | 3,872 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,276 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șinca Nouă, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Făgăraș (35,229 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Șinca
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 | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șinca | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.40 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 146 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,725 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,229 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.5 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,064 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,436 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șinca | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.91 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 254 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 143 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 779 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șinca | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.3 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.32 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șinca | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șinca | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.6 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 177 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,026 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 222 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57.1 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 200 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șinca | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.8 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,938 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.55 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,431 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șinca | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șinca | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șinca
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 trade87 · 20.8%
- Transport and storage56 · 13.4%
- Construction43 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services38 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing32 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 7.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)68 · 16.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines51 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities40 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings32 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering26 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 5.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy20 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șinca?
Șinca has 3,872 residents (2026), ranking 1,127 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șinca?
Șinca covers 180.5 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Șinca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șinca went from 3,667 to 3,872, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Șinca?
Șinca is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.735, longitude 25.150.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șinca?
In Șinca, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.40 km (2025), ranking 146 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șinca?
In Șinca, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 139 ‰ (2025), ranking 439 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Șinca?
The nearest to Șinca are Șinca Nouă (8.6 km), Șercaia (11 km), Hârseni (11 km), Mândra (13 km), Părău (13 km).