Sânger: population and statistics
Sânger has a population of 2,246 (2026) across 51.5 km², or 43.7 people per km². It ranks 2,112 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,246 residents
- 51.5 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Sânger ranks No. 62 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.78 km in Sânger, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Sânger, compared with an average of 241 ‰ in Mureș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Sânger: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Sânger in numbers
Where is Sânger?
Population of Sânger over time
Sânger had 2,443 residents in 2016 and 2,246 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,345 |
| 2022 | 2,302 |
| 2023 | 2,284 |
| 2024 | 2,281 |
| 2025 | 2,258 |
| 2026 | 2,246 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,206 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tăureni, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Luduș (16,608 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Sânger
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 | Sânger | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânger | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.30 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 282 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,083 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,289 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 482.2 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,619 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,922 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sânger | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.78 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 14 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 269 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 510 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânger | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,105 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.78 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânger | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânger | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 63.2 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 234 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânger | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânger
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 trade31 · 27.7%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 11.6%
- Construction9 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 11.6%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 3.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 3.6%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânger?
Sânger has 2,246 residents (2026), ranking 2,112 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânger?
Sânger covers 51.5 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Sânger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânger went from 2,443 to 2,246, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Sânger?
Sânger is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.546, longitude 24.136.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânger?
In Sânger, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.78 km (2025), ranking 14 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânger?
In Sânger, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Sânger?
The nearest to Sânger are Tăureni (5.7 km), Bogata (6.1 km), Zau de Câmpie (6.5 km), Papiu Ilarian (6.9 km), Luduș (8.1 km).