Sânmartin (Harghita County): population and statistics
Sânmartin has a population of 2,246 (2026) across 48.6 km², or 46.2 people per km². It ranks 2,112 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,246 residents
- 48.6 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Sânmartin ranks No. 46 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 71.4 m² in Sânmartin, compared with an average of 53.5 m² in Harghita County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.0 ‰ in Sânmartin, compared with an average of 7.6 ‰ in Harghita County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Sânmartin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Sânmartin in numbers
Where is Sânmartin?
Population of Sânmartin over time
Sânmartin had 2,401 residents in 2016 and 2,246 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,350 |
| 2022 | 2,328 |
| 2023 | 2,304 |
| 2024 | 2,287 |
| 2025 | 2,232 |
| 2026 | 2,246 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,808 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ciucsângeorgiu (5,054 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Sânmartin
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 | Sânmartin | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.37 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,670 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.34 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,351 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 888 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,652 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 395.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,712 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.4 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 127 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.78 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 724 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.28 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 486 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 173 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 713 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.7 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 138 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.5 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,475 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.36 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 778 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânmartin | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 156 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 291 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânmartin
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 trade41 · 22.7%
- Manufacturing20 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage17 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 7.7%
- Other service activities12 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 6.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 6.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.5%
- Forestry and logging8 · 4.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânmartin?
Sânmartin has 2,246 residents (2026), ranking 2,112 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânmartin?
Sânmartin covers 48.6 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Sânmartin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânmartin went from 2,401 to 2,246, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Sânmartin?
Sânmartin is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.273, longitude 26.003.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Sânmartin?
In Sânmartin, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 71.4 m² (2025), ranking 127 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânmartin?
In Sânmartin, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 177 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Sânmartin?
The nearest to Sânmartin are Ciucsângeorgiu (7.6 km), Cozmeni (8.6 km), Plăieșii de Jos (12 km), Leliceni (13 km), Sânsimion (14 km).