Sighetu Marmației: population and statistics
Sighetu Marmației has a population of 40,600 (2026) across 136.7 km², or 297 people per km². It ranks 56 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 40,600 residents
- 136.7 km²
- 297 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Sighetu Marmației ranks No. 2 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 213 ‰ in Sighetu Marmației, compared with an average of 144 ‰ in Maramureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Sighetu Marmației: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (904 businesses).
Sighetu Marmației in numbers
Where is Sighetu Marmației?
Population of Sighetu Marmației over time
Sighetu Marmației had 44,156 residents in 2016 and 40,600 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,688 |
| 2022 | 42,191 |
| 2023 | 41,741 |
| 2024 | 41,240 |
| 2025 | 40,945 |
| 2026 | 40,600 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,143 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vadu Izei, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia Mare (133,356 residents), 39 km away.
All indicators for Sighetu Marmației
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 | Sighetu Marmației | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sighetu Marmației | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.09 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,431 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.03 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 18,428 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 56 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.9 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sighetu Marmației | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 904 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 264 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 524 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sighetu Marmației | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 413 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.45 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 694 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sighetu Marmației | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 245 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 302 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sighetu Marmației | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.6 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 250 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 870 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 249 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 438 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sighetu Marmației | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,351 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.82 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,132 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sighetu Marmației | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.37 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 134 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) | 1.21 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 133 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sighetu Marmației | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 213 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 86 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: Sighetu Marmației
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 trade1,244 · 23.3%
- Transport and storage555 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing523 · 9.8%
- Construction521 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services416 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical375 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services359 · 6.7%
- Other service activities311 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)904 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)645 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines499 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities437 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings358 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities300 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities260 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities188 · 3.5%
- Office administration and business support activities188 · 3.5%
- Other personal service activities184 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sighetu Marmației?
Sighetu Marmației has 40,600 residents (2026), ranking 56 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sighetu Marmației?
Sighetu Marmației covers 136.7 km², with a density of 297 people per km².
Is the population of Sighetu Marmației growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sighetu Marmației went from 44,156 to 40,600, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Sighetu Marmației?
Sighetu Marmației is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.931, longitude 23.895.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Sighetu Marmației?
In Sighetu Marmației, “Existing dwellings” stands at 18,428 (2025), ranking 56 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sighetu Marmației?
In Sighetu Marmației, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 213 ‰ (2025), ranking 86 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Sighetu Marmației?
The nearest to Sighetu Marmației are Vadu Izei (7.0 km), Sarasău (7.2 km), Bocicoiu Mare (7.9 km), Rona de Jos (8.6 km), Oncești (10 km).