Șoarș: population and statistics
Șoarș has a population of 2,126 (2026) across 169.8 km², or 12.5 people per km². It ranks 2,240 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,126 residents
- 169.8 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Șoarș ranks No. 48 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.64 km in Șoarș, compared with an average of 4.13 km in Brașov County and 4.84 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.8 ‰ in Șoarș, compared with an average of 17.9 ‰ in Brașov County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Șoarș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Șoarș in numbers
Where is Șoarș?
Neighbouring localities
- Cincu9.5 km · 1,956
- Făgăraș10 km · 35,229
- Beclean11 km · 1,972
- Ticușu13 km · 1,104
- Voila14 km · 3,143
- Jibert14 km · 2,768
- Mândra15 km · 3,150
- Merghindeal16 km · 1,582
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șoarș over time
Șoarș had 2,153 residents in 2016 and 2,126 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,182 |
| 2022 | 2,169 |
| 2023 | 2,147 |
| 2024 | 2,137 |
| 2025 | 2,152 |
| 2026 | 2,126 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,789 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cincu, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Făgăraș (35,229 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Șoarș
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 | Șoarș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șoarș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.64 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 123 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 999 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,439 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 469.9 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,770 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 648 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șoarș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.3 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.29 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 768 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șoarș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 148 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șoarș | 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) | 338 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 479 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.2 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 360 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șoarș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.7 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 380 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șoarș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șoarș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 143 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 397 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șoarș
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 trade40 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage21 · 11.3%
- Construction19 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing17 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services13 · 7.0%
- Real estate11 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings14 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities11 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.4%
- Accommodation10 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șoarș?
Șoarș has 2,126 residents (2026), ranking 2,240 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șoarș?
Șoarș covers 169.8 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Șoarș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șoarș went from 2,153 to 2,126, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Șoarș?
Șoarș is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.929, longitude 24.926.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șoarș?
In Șoarș, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.64 km (2025), ranking 123 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șoarș?
In Șoarș, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 165 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Șoarș?
The nearest to Șoarș are Cincu (9.5 km), Făgăraș (10 km), Beclean (11 km), Ticușu (13 km), Voila (14 km).