Săcălășeni: population and statistics
Săcălășeni has a population of 2,573 (2026) across 28.7 km², or 89.5 people per km². It ranks 1,863 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,573 residents
- 28.7 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Săcălășeni ranks No. 53 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.17 ‰ in Săcălășeni, compared with an average of 0.50 ‰ in Maramureș County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.38 ‰ in Săcălășeni, compared with an average of 2.03 ‰ in Maramureș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Săcălășeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Săcălășeni in numbers
Where is Săcălășeni?
Population of Săcălășeni over time
Săcălășeni had 2,292 residents in 2016 and 2,573 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,442 |
| 2022 | 2,433 |
| 2023 | 2,459 |
| 2024 | 2,501 |
| 2025 | 2,570 |
| 2026 | 2,573 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,025 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Coltău, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Groși (4,176 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Săcălășeni
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 | Săcălășeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 344 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săcălășeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.16 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 614 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.38 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 140 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,201 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,062 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466.8 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 727 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.83 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 160 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Săcălășeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.02 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 95 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 352 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 333 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săcălășeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.5 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 418 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.89 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 535 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săcălășeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 858 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Săcălășeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 761 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.1 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 330 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săcălășeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.8 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 644 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.51 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 267 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Săcălășeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 400 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 66 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Săcălășeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săcălășeni
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 trade73 · 20.3%
- Construction38 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical38 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage37 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services30 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing28 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 7.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation16 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 13.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings27 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 5.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy18 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 4.7%
- Advertising and market research16 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săcălășeni?
Săcălășeni has 2,573 residents (2026), ranking 1,863 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săcălășeni?
Săcălășeni covers 28.7 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Săcălășeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săcălășeni went from 2,292 to 2,573, a change of +12.3%.
Where is Săcălășeni?
Săcălășeni is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.572, longitude 23.567.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcălășeni?
In Săcălășeni, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.17 ‰ (2024), ranking 66 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcălășeni?
In Săcălășeni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.38 ‰ (2025), ranking 140 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Săcălășeni?
The nearest to Săcălășeni are Coltău (4.4 km), Groși (5.0 km), Remetea Chioarului (6.1 km), Coaș (7.5 km), Dumbrăvița (7.7 km).