Săcel (Maramureș County): population and statistics
Săcel has a population of 3,109 (2026) across 83.2 km², or 37.4 people per km². It ranks 1,504 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,109 residents
- 83.2 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Săcel ranks No. 42 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.4 ‰ in Săcel, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.32 ‰ in Săcel, compared with an average of 2.03 ‰ in Maramureș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Săcel: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Săcel in numbers
Where is Săcel?
Population of Săcel over time
Săcel had 3,488 residents in 2016 and 3,109 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,287 |
| 2022 | 3,246 |
| 2023 | 3,201 |
| 2024 | 3,175 |
| 2025 | 3,142 |
| 2026 | 3,109 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,655 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moisei (9,534 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Săcel
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 | Săcel | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săcel | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.65 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 962 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,584 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,406 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 509.5 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.1 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săcel | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 873 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.50 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 374 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săcel | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Săcel | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.3 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 294 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 662 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 302 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60.1 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 188 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săcel | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 57.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 291 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Săcel | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Săcel | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săcel
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 trade76 · 21.4%
- Construction53 · 14.9%
- Transport and storage53 · 14.9%
- Administrative and support services36 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing29 · 8.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 4.2%
- Other service activities15 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities47 · 13.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines40 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities39 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings30 · 8.5%
- Civil engineering22 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)19 · 5.4%
- Accommodation18 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săcel?
Săcel has 3,109 residents (2026), ranking 1,504 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săcel?
Săcel covers 83.2 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Săcel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săcel went from 3,488 to 3,109, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Săcel?
Săcel is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.622, longitude 24.449.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcel?
In Săcel, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcel?
In Săcel, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.32 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,324 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Săcel?
The nearest to Săcel are Moisei (7.7 km), Romuli (7.8 km), Săliștea de Sus (8.0 km), Vișeu de Sus (10 km), Dragomirești (13 km).