Șomcuta Mare: population and statistics
Șomcuta Mare has a population of 8,058 (2026) across 118.5 km², or 68.0 people per km². It ranks 363 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,058 residents
- 118.5 km²
- 68 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Șomcuta Mare ranks No. 11 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Șomcuta Mare, compared with an average of 3.3 per 10,000 inh. in Maramureș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.12 ‰ in Șomcuta Mare, compared with an average of 0.94 ‰ in Maramureș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Șomcuta Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (148 businesses).
Șomcuta Mare in numbers
Where is Șomcuta Mare?
Population of Șomcuta Mare over time
Șomcuta Mare had 8,005 residents in 2016 and 8,058 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,051 |
| 2022 | 8,036 |
| 2023 | 8,046 |
| 2024 | 8,036 |
| 2025 | 8,011 |
| 2026 | 8,058 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,597 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Remetea Chioarului, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia Mare (133,356 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Șomcuta Mare
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 | Șomcuta Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șomcuta Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.71 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,856 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.49 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,237 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,490 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 355 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 433.1 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 990 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șomcuta Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.24 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 299 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 241 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 561 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șomcuta Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.5 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.61 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,170 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șomcuta Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șomcuta Mare | 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) | 103 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 806 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 636 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șomcuta Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.2 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,578 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.19 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,041 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șomcuta Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 622 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.12 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 171 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șomcuta Mare | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 157 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 287 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șomcuta Mare
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 trade185 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage92 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing84 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services65 · 8.1%
- Construction61 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services57 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical53 · 6.6%
- Other service activities46 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)148 · 18.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)91 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines78 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities55 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities45 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products37 · 4.6%
- Construction of buildings36 · 4.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services35 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities32 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șomcuta Mare?
Șomcuta Mare has 8,058 residents (2026), ranking 363 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șomcuta Mare?
Șomcuta Mare covers 118.5 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Șomcuta Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șomcuta Mare went from 8,005 to 8,058, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Șomcuta Mare?
Șomcuta Mare is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.517, longitude 23.467.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șomcuta Mare?
In Șomcuta Mare, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șomcuta Mare?
In Șomcuta Mare, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.12 ‰ (2024), ranking 171 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Șomcuta Mare?
The nearest to Șomcuta Mare are Remetea Chioarului (5.0 km), Satulung (5.9 km), Mireșu Mare (8.8 km), Săcălășeni (9.8 km), Coltău (11 km).