Saschiz: population and statistics
Saschiz has a population of 2,192 (2026) across 98.2 km², or 22.3 people per km². It ranks 2,174 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,192 residents
- 98.2 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Saschiz ranks No. 65 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 95.8 m³ in Saschiz, compared with an average of 44.0 m³ in Mureș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.91 ‰ in Saschiz, compared with an average of 0.82 ‰ in Mureș County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Saschiz: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Saschiz in numbers
Where is Saschiz?
Population of Saschiz over time
Saschiz had 2,284 residents in 2016 and 2,192 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,283 |
| 2022 | 2,263 |
| 2023 | 2,226 |
| 2024 | 2,214 |
| 2025 | 2,215 |
| 2026 | 2,192 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,749 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vânători (4,440 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Saschiz
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 | Saschiz | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saschiz | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.69 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 460 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 914 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,597 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.0 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,472 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.4 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 536 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saschiz | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.6 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 829 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.82 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,836 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saschiz | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Saschiz | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.3 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 294 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 859 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 253 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60.2 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 187 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Saschiz | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 95.8 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 74 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.35 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 210 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Saschiz | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 589 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 205 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Saschiz | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Saschiz
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 trade45 · 17.5%
- Manufacturing32 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services27 · 10.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage23 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 8.2%
- Construction18 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 14.0%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 9.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 8.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 7.8%
- Accommodation19 · 7.4%
- Manufacture of food products17 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saschiz?
Saschiz has 2,192 residents (2026), ranking 2,174 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Saschiz?
Saschiz covers 98.2 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Saschiz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Saschiz went from 2,284 to 2,192, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Saschiz?
Saschiz is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.177, longitude 24.992.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Saschiz?
In Saschiz, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 95.8 m³ (2025), ranking 74 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saschiz?
In Saschiz, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.91 ‰ (2024), ranking 205 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Saschiz?
The nearest to Saschiz are Vânători (5.9 km), Bunești (9.4 km), Secuieni (11 km), Cristuru Secuiesc (13 km), Porumbeni (13 km).