Suciu de Sus: population and statistics
Suciu de Sus has a population of 3,723 (2026) across 111.7 km², or 33.3 people per km². It ranks 1,187 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,723 residents
- 111.7 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Suciu de Sus ranks No. 33 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 64.1 m² in Suciu de Sus, compared with an average of 55.3 m² in Maramureș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.5 ‰ in Suciu de Sus, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Suciu de Sus: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (52 businesses).
Suciu de Sus in numbers
Where is Suciu de Sus?
Population of Suciu de Sus over time
Suciu de Sus had 4,016 residents in 2016 and 3,723 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,851 |
| 2022 | 3,839 |
| 2023 | 3,811 |
| 2024 | 3,791 |
| 2025 | 3,756 |
| 2026 | 3,723 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,639 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Târlișua, 10.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Lăpuș (12,456 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Suciu de Sus
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 | Suciu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suciu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.09 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,492 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,654 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,322 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 444.3 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.1 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 369 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suciu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.9 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,455 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.15 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suciu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Suciu de Sus | 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) | 111 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 781 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,154 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Suciu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.4 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,205 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Suciu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Suciu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Suciu de Sus
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 trade68 · 20.4%
- Manufacturing41 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage41 · 12.3%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 11.1%
- Construction35 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services33 · 9.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 7.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation14 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings21 · 6.3%
- Accommodation18 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suciu de Sus?
Suciu de Sus has 3,723 residents (2026), ranking 1,187 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Suciu de Sus?
Suciu de Sus covers 111.7 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Suciu de Sus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suciu de Sus went from 4,016 to 3,723, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Suciu de Sus?
Suciu de Sus is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.428, longitude 24.013.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Suciu de Sus?
In Suciu de Sus, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 64.1 m² (2025), ranking 369 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suciu de Sus?
In Suciu de Sus, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,735 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Suciu de Sus?
The nearest to Suciu de Sus are Târlișua (11 km), Târgu Lăpuș (12 km), Lăpuș (12 km), Chiuiești (13 km), Groșii Țibleșului (14 km).