Ocna Șugatag: population and statistics
Ocna Șugatag has a population of 4,122 (2026) across 90.9 km², or 45.4 people per km². It ranks 1,031 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,122 residents
- 90.9 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Ocna Șugatag ranks No. 32 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 328.7 ‰ in Ocna Șugatag, compared with an average of 28.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.07 ‰ in Ocna Șugatag, compared with an average of 2.03 ‰ in Maramureș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Ocna Șugatag: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (88 businesses).
Ocna Șugatag in numbers
Where is Ocna Șugatag?
Population of Ocna Șugatag over time
Ocna Șugatag had 4,185 residents in 2016 and 4,122 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,135 |
| 2022 | 4,108 |
| 2023 | 4,117 |
| 2024 | 4,100 |
| 2025 | 4,111 |
| 2026 | 4,122 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,727 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Ocna Șugatag
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 | Ocna Șugatag | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ocna Șugatag | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.39 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,204 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.07 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 179 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,979 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 981 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 480.1 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,643 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.6 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ocna Șugatag | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 396 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.37 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 405 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ocna Șugatag | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ocna Șugatag | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 10.3 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 58 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,489 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 52 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 328.7 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 35 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ocna Șugatag | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 65.0 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 224 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.88 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 884 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ocna Șugatag | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 508 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ocna Șugatag | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Ocna Șugatag
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 trade122 · 19.6%
- Accommodation and food services91 · 14.7%
- Transport and storage67 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services60 · 9.7%
- Construction52 · 8.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation51 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing43 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)88 · 14.2%
- Accommodation74 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 10.0%
- Food and beverage service activities62 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines61 · 9.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities50 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings39 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities29 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities26 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ocna Șugatag?
Ocna Șugatag has 4,122 residents (2026), ranking 1,031 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ocna Șugatag?
Ocna Șugatag covers 90.9 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Ocna Șugatag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ocna Șugatag went from 4,185 to 4,122, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Ocna Șugatag?
Ocna Șugatag is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.737, longitude 23.883.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ocna Șugatag?
In Ocna Șugatag, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 328.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 35 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ocna Șugatag?
In Ocna Șugatag, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.07 ‰ (2025), ranking 179 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Ocna Șugatag?
The nearest to Ocna Șugatag are Budești (6.3 km), Desești (7.3 km), Cavnic (8.5 km), Giulești (10 km), Călinești (10 km).