Șișești (Maramureș County): population and statistics
Șișești has a population of 5,282 (2026) across 90.5 km², or 58.4 people per km². It ranks 679 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,282 residents
- 90.5 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Șișești ranks No. 17 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.06 km in Șișești, compared with an average of 3.36 km in Maramureș County and 3.05 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.2 ‰ in Șișești, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Șișești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (57 businesses).
Șișești in numbers
Where is Șișești?
Population of Șișești over time
Șișești had 5,459 residents in 2016 and 5,282 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,359 |
| 2022 | 5,305 |
| 2023 | 5,317 |
| 2024 | 5,316 |
| 2025 | 5,302 |
| 2026 | 5,282 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,669 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cavnic, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia Sprie (16,859 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Șișești
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 | Șișești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șișești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.61 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,380 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.22 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 500 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,947 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,009 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 368.6 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,917 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.4 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,448 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.70 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 760 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șișești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.08 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șișești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șișești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 790 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 266 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.0 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 299 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șișești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.8 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 708 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.06 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,688 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șișești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șișești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șișești
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 trade77 · 15.7%
- Construction64 · 13.1%
- Transport and storage61 · 12.4%
- Accommodation and food services49 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services43 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing41 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation26 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities56 · 11.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings38 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 7.1%
- Civil engineering34 · 6.9%
- Accommodation27 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities25 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șișești?
Șișești has 5,282 residents (2026), ranking 679 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șișești?
Șișești covers 90.5 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Șișești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șișești went from 5,459 to 5,282, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Șișești?
Șișești is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.633, longitude 23.790.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șișești?
In Șișești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.06 km (2025), ranking 1,688 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șișești?
In Șișești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Șișești?
The nearest to Șișești are Cavnic (7.3 km), Cernești (8.2 km), Baia Sprie (8.2 km), Dumbrăvița (10 km), Cupșeni (13 km).