Șincai: population and statistics
Șincai has a population of 1,567 (2026) across 33.8 km², or 46.4 people per km². It ranks 2,673 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,567 residents
- 33.8 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Șincai ranks No. 85 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.97 km in Șincai, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.32 km in Șincai, compared with an average of 3.70 km in Mureș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Șincai: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Șincai in numbers
Where is Șincai?
Population of Șincai over time
Șincai had 1,619 residents in 2016 and 1,567 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,563 |
| 2022 | 1,546 |
| 2023 | 1,542 |
| 2024 | 1,566 |
| 2025 | 1,572 |
| 2026 | 1,567 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,727 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Band (6,697 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Șincai
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 | Șincai | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șincai | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.70 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,588 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 823 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,753 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 525.2 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,151 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șincai | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.97 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 17 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 267 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 518 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șincai | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.5 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,541 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.91 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șincai | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șincai | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.0 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 799 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,645 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Șincai | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șincai
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 trade15 · 14.3%
- Administrative and support services11 · 10.5%
- Construction10 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.6%
- Transport and storage8 · 7.6%
- Real estate8 · 7.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings9 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 8.6%
- Real estate activities8 · 7.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 6.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 5.7%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities6 · 5.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șincai?
Șincai has 1,567 residents (2026), ranking 2,673 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șincai?
Șincai covers 33.8 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Șincai growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șincai went from 1,619 to 1,567, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Șincai?
Șincai is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.658, longitude 24.365.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șincai?
In Șincai, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.97 km (2025), ranking 17 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șincai?
In Șincai, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.32 km (2025), ranking 1,645 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Șincai?
The nearest to Șincai are Band (5.7 km), Pogăceaua (6.4 km), Râciu (6.5 km), Grebenișu de Câmpie (7.5 km), Mădăraș (8.0 km).