Sacu: population and statistics
Sacu has a population of 1,546 (2026) across 60.8 km², or 25.4 people per km². It ranks 2,692 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,546 residents
- 60.8 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Sacu ranks No. 48 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.2 ‰ in Sacu, compared with an average of 14.1 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Sacu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Sacu in numbers
Where is Sacu?
Population of Sacu over time
Sacu had 1,606 residents in 2016 and 1,546 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,535 |
| 2022 | 1,516 |
| 2023 | 1,518 |
| 2024 | 1,527 |
| 2025 | 1,552 |
| 2026 | 1,546 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,517 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Constantin Daicoviciu (2,654 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Sacu
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 | Sacu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 677 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sacu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.27 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,692 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 669 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,965 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.7 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,248 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 683 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,409 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sacu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.3 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.88 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 540 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sacu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sacu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sacu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.3 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,256 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.14 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 490 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sacu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sacu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sacu
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 trade34 · 27.2%
- Transport and storage17 · 13.6%
- Construction16 · 12.8%
- Administrative and support services12 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 8.8%
- Other service activities9 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 4.0%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 22.4%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 12.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.0%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sacu?
Sacu has 1,546 residents (2026), ranking 2,692 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sacu?
Sacu covers 60.8 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Sacu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sacu went from 1,606 to 1,546, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Sacu?
Sacu is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.566, longitude 22.130.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Sacu?
In Sacu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 669 (2025), ranking 2,965 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sacu?
In Sacu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 420 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Sacu?
The nearest to Sacu are Constantin Daicoviciu (5.6 km), Gavojdia (10 km), Copăcele (11 km), Criciova (11 km), Știuca (12 km).