Șieu (Maramureș County): population and statistics
Șieu has a population of 2,322 (2026) across 21.3 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 2,057 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,322 residents
- 21.3 km²
- 109 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Șieu ranks No. 58 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 128.2 m² in Șieu, compared with an average of 55.3 m² in Maramureș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Șieu, compared with an average of 1.6% in Maramureș County and 2.0% nationally.
Șieu: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (53 businesses).
Șieu in numbers
Where is Șieu?
Population of Șieu over time
Șieu had 2,370 residents in 2016 and 2,322 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,337 |
| 2022 | 2,320 |
| 2023 | 2,317 |
| 2024 | 2,327 |
| 2025 | 2,314 |
| 2026 | 2,322 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,983 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rozavlea, 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Șieu
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 | Șieu | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,015 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șieu | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.77 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 781 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.29 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,391 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,308 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,865 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 563.3 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 823 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 128.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,629 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șieu | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.7 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 436 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.60 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 198 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șieu | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șieu | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 278 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 543 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.0 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 312 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șieu | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.77 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 129 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șieu | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șieu | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șieu
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 trade61 · 20.7%
- Construction55 · 18.7%
- Transport and storage46 · 15.6%
- Administrative and support services27 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing26 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 4.8%
- Other service activities10 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities53 · 18.0%
- Construction of buildings46 · 15.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 11.6%
- Civil engineering23 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 4.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șieu?
Șieu has 2,322 residents (2026), ranking 2,057 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șieu?
Șieu covers 21.3 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Șieu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șieu went from 2,370 to 2,322, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Șieu?
Șieu is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.712, longitude 24.187.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Șieu?
In Șieu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 128.2 m² (2025), ranking 1 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Șieu?
In Șieu, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Șieu?
The nearest to Șieu are Rozavlea (4.5 km), Botiza (6.1 km), Bogdan Vodă (7.3 km), Strâmtura (8.3 km), Ieud (8.5 km).