Satu Mare (Harghita County): population and statistics
Satu Mare has a population of 2,076 (2026) across 41.1 km², or 50.5 people per km². It ranks 2,281 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,076 residents
- 41.1 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Satu Mare ranks No. 55 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.7 ‰ in Satu Mare, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 6.3 m³ in Satu Mare, compared with an average of 33.9 m³ in Harghita County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Satu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Satu Mare in numbers
Where is Satu Mare?
Population of Satu Mare over time
Satu Mare had 2,117 residents in 2016 and 2,076 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,100 |
| 2022 | 2,102 |
| 2023 | 2,108 |
| 2024 | 2,104 |
| 2025 | 2,077 |
| 2026 | 2,076 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,761 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Brădești, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Odorheiu Secuiesc (35,917 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Satu Mare
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 | Satu Mare | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,143 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.94 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,457 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 838 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,732 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403.7 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.5 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,315 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.03 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 401 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 73 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 908 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,924 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 144 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 712 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 616 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.3 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,501 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.84 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,123 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Satu Mare
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 trade30 · 22.6%
- Manufacturing18 · 13.5%
- Administrative and support services13 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 9.0%
- Construction11 · 8.3%
- Transport and storage10 · 7.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 15.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.5%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 5.3%
- Forestry and logging6 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Satu Mare?
Satu Mare has 2,076 residents (2026), ranking 2,281 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Satu Mare?
Satu Mare covers 41.1 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Satu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Satu Mare went from 2,117 to 2,076, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Satu Mare?
Satu Mare is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.333, longitude 25.367.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Satu Mare?
In Satu Mare, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Satu Mare?
In Satu Mare, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,501 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Satu Mare?
The nearest to Satu Mare are Brădești (3.0 km), Odorheiu Secuiesc (5.4 km), Mărtiniș (6.7 km), Feliceni (9.1 km), Dealu (9.5 km).