Sânzieni: population and statistics
Sânzieni has a population of 4,468 (2026) across 99.9 km², or 44.7 people per km². It ranks 902 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,468 residents
- 99.9 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Sânzieni ranks No. 14 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.2 m³ in Sânzieni, compared with an average of 33.4 m³ in Covasna County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.5 ‰ in Sânzieni, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Sânzieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Sânzieni in numbers
Where is Sânzieni?
Population of Sânzieni over time
Sânzieni had 4,678 residents in 2016 and 4,468 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,635 |
| 2022 | 4,609 |
| 2023 | 4,560 |
| 2024 | 4,506 |
| 2025 | 4,479 |
| 2026 | 4,468 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,986 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poian, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Secuiesc (18,394 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Sânzieni
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 | Sânzieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,096 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânzieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,502 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,046 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 911 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 457.9 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,924 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.5 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,668 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sânzieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.89 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 757 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 66 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 918 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânzieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.3 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.34 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânzieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânzieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.2 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,609 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânzieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânzieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânzieni
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 trade42 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage19 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing17 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services17 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 4.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 18.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 18.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 9.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 7.2%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 4.2%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing7 · 4.2%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânzieni?
Sânzieni has 4,468 residents (2026), ranking 902 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânzieni?
Sânzieni covers 99.9 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Sânzieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânzieni went from 4,678 to 4,468, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Sânzieni?
Sânzieni is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.083, longitude 26.110.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Sânzieni?
In Sânzieni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,609 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânzieni?
In Sânzieni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,096 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Sânzieni?
The nearest to Sânzieni are Poian (4.0 km), Mereni (9.4 km), Târgu Secuiesc (9.5 km), Estelnic (9.6 km), Turia (10 km).