Sânpaul (Mureș County): population and statistics
Sânpaul has a population of 4,577 (2026) across 55.4 km², or 82.6 people per km². It ranks 872 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,577 residents
- 55.4 km²
- 83 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Sânpaul ranks No. 32 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Sânpaul, compared with an average of 45.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 604 ‰ in Sânpaul, compared with an average of 241 ‰ in Mureș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Sânpaul in numbers
Where is Sânpaul?
Neighbouring localities
- Ogra6.7 km · 2,674
- Ungheni7.9 km · 8,045
- Iernut10 km · 9,464
- Gheorghe Doja10 km · 3,055
- Cucerdea11 km · 1,235
- Mica11 km · 4,856
- Cristești11 km · 6,147
- Suplac12 km · 2,233
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sânpaul over time
Sânpaul had 4,414 residents in 2016 and 4,577 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,516 |
| 2022 | 4,527 |
| 2023 | 4,509 |
| 2024 | 4,512 |
| 2025 | 4,550 |
| 2026 | 4,577 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,758 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ogra, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ungheni (8,045 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Sânpaul
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 | Sânpaul | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.48 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 998 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,936 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,022 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.0 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.75 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 735 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.90 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 149 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 673 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 74 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 604 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 19 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 67.5 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 202 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.48 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 199 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 485 of 3,158 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânpaul?
Sânpaul has 4,577 residents (2026), ranking 872 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânpaul?
Sânpaul covers 55.4 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Sânpaul growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânpaul went from 4,414 to 4,577, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Sânpaul?
Sânpaul is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.452, longitude 24.369.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânpaul?
In Sânpaul, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânpaul?
In Sânpaul, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 604 ‰ (2024), ranking 19 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Sânpaul?
The nearest to Sânpaul are Ogra (6.7 km), Ungheni (7.9 km), Iernut (10 km), Gheorghe Doja (10 km), Cucerdea (11 km).