Sovata: population and statistics
Sovata has a population of 9,945 (2026) across 159.6 km², or 62.3 people per km². It ranks 268 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,945 residents
- 159.6 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Sovata ranks No. 8 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 43.0 nights in Sovata, compared with an average of 2.2 nights in Mureș County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.61 ‰ in Sovata, compared with an average of 1.84 ‰ in Mureș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Sovata: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (189 businesses).
Sovata in numbers
Where is Sovata?
Neighbouring localities
- Sărățeni5.9 km · 1,650
- Măgherani10 km · 1,353
- Chibed10 km · 1,730
- Eremitu12 km · 4,024
- Chiheru de Jos12 km · 1,507
- Praid15 km · 6,938
- Bereni15 km · 1,250
- Corund16 km · 6,388
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sovata over time
Sovata had 10,563 residents in 2016 and 9,945 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,184 |
| 2022 | 10,076 |
| 2023 | 10,012 |
| 2024 | 9,946 |
| 2025 | 9,918 |
| 2026 | 9,945 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Mureș County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,353 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sărățeni, 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Sovata
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 | Sovata | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sovata | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.18 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,720 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,914 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 212 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 494.1 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,480 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.8 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 445 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.31 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 959 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sovata | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.78 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 539 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 622 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 93 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sovata | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.4 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.41 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,223 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sovata | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 284 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 203 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 | Sovata | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 43.0 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 15 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17,957 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 15 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 481.0 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 25 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sovata | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 69.7 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 186 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.18 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 627 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sovata | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.11 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 236 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.61 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 45 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sovata | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 149 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sovata
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 trade246 · 18.6%
- Accommodation and food services152 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage127 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services126 · 9.5%
- Construction114 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing107 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical106 · 8.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation68 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)189 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)147 · 11.1%
- Accommodation113 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines105 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities103 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities98 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings71 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities64 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities62 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities60 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sovata?
Sovata has 9,945 residents (2026), ranking 268 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sovata?
Sovata covers 159.6 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Sovata growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sovata went from 10,563 to 9,945, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Sovata?
Sovata is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.596, longitude 25.074.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sovata?
In Sovata, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 43.0 nights (2025), ranking 15 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sovata?
In Sovata, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.61 ‰ (2024), ranking 45 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Sovata?
The nearest to Sovata are Sărățeni (5.9 km), Măgherani (10 km), Chibed (10 km), Eremitu (12 km), Chiheru de Jos (12 km).