Sighișoara: population and statistics
Sighișoara has a population of 31,045 (2026) across 95.9 km², or 324 people per km². It ranks 76 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 31,045 residents
- 95.9 km²
- 324 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Sighișoara ranks No. 3 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.06 ‰ in Sighișoara, compared with an average of 1.14 ‰ in Mureș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.35 ‰ in Sighișoara, compared with an average of 1.84 ‰ in Mureș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Sighișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (516 businesses).
Sighișoara in numbers
Where is Sighișoara?
Neighbouring localities
- Albești7.0 km · 6,306
- Daneș7.9 km · 5,978
- Apold9.5 km · 3,303
- Nadeș12 km · 3,152
- Hoghilag14 km · 2,556
- Vețca15 km · 737
- Laslea15 km · 4,394
- Secuieni15 km · 2,818
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sighișoara over time
Sighișoara had 34,259 residents in 2016 and 31,045 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,995 |
| 2022 | 32,550 |
| 2023 | 32,172 |
| 2024 | 31,783 |
| 2025 | 31,395 |
| 2026 | 31,045 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,436 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Albești, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mediaș (52,769 residents), 34 km away.
All indicators for Sighișoara
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 | Sighișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,866 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sighișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.17 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,420 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.06 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,438 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 12,860 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 81 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 414.2 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,516 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,805 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sighișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.55 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 791 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 476 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 171 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sighișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.3 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.90 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sighișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 280 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 214 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sighișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.2 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 116 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,822 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 80 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70.1 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 161 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sighișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.2 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 791 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.17 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,047 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sighișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.25 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.35 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 89 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sighișoara | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 145 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sighișoara
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 trade643 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage302 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services294 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services284 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical273 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing268 · 8.7%
- Construction216 · 7.0%
- Real estate211 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)516 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)272 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines241 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities231 · 7.5%
- Real estate activities211 · 6.9%
- Specialised construction activities173 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities163 · 5.3%
- Accommodation130 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings122 · 4.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities122 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sighișoara?
Sighișoara has 31,045 residents (2026), ranking 76 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sighișoara?
Sighișoara covers 95.9 km², with a density of 324 people per km².
Is the population of Sighișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sighișoara went from 34,259 to 31,045, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Sighișoara?
Sighișoara is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.217, longitude 24.791.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sighișoara?
In Sighișoara, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.06 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,438 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sighișoara?
In Sighișoara, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.35 ‰ (2024), ranking 89 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Sighișoara?
The nearest to Sighișoara are Albești (7.0 km), Daneș (7.9 km), Apold (9.5 km), Nadeș (12 km), Hoghilag (14 km).