Săcuieu: population and statistics
Săcuieu has a population of 1,397 (2026) across 121.0 km², or 11.5 people per km². It ranks 2,813 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,397 residents
- 121.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Săcuieu ranks No. 63 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 11.1 nights in Săcuieu, compared with an average of 1.8 nights in Cluj County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.9 ‰ in Săcuieu, compared with an average of 7.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Săcuieu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Săcuieu in numbers
Where is Săcuieu?
Neighbouring localities
- Sâncraiu8.8 km · 1,486
- Poieni9.0 km · 4,435
- Huedin14 km · 8,972
- Mărgău14 km · 1,445
- Ciucea15 km · 1,408
- Călățele15 km · 2,452
- Fildu de Jos15 km · 1,298
- Bulz17 km · 1,989
Localities of similar size
Population of Săcuieu over time
Săcuieu had 1,496 residents in 2016 and 1,397 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,420 |
| 2022 | 1,402 |
| 2023 | 1,394 |
| 2024 | 1,379 |
| 2025 | 1,389 |
| 2026 | 1,397 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,943 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Sâncraiu, 8.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poieni (4,435 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Săcuieu
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 | Săcuieu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 122 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săcuieu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.01 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,251 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,931 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 809 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,778 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 579.1 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 721 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săcuieu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.4 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.01 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 275 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săcuieu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 268 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Săcuieu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 11.1 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 53 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,639 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 50 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 204.7 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 59 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săcuieu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.5 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,696 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.80 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 688 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Săcuieu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Săcuieu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săcuieu
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 trade37 · 15.9%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 15.5%
- Manufacturing30 · 12.9%
- Transport and storage24 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services21 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 8.6%
- Construction18 · 7.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 11.6%
- Accommodation27 · 11.6%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 10.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 9.4%
- Forestry and logging18 · 7.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)17 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săcuieu?
Săcuieu has 1,397 residents (2026), ranking 2,813 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săcuieu?
Săcuieu covers 121.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Săcuieu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săcuieu went from 1,496 to 1,397, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Săcuieu?
Săcuieu is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.815, longitude 22.845.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Săcuieu?
In Săcuieu, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 11.1 nights (2025), ranking 53 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcuieu?
In Săcuieu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 122 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Săcuieu?
The nearest to Săcuieu are Sâncraiu (8.8 km), Poieni (9.0 km), Huedin (14 km), Mărgău (14 km), Ciucea (15 km).