Săcășeni: population and statistics
Săcășeni has a population of 1,165 (2026) across 82.6 km², or 14.1 people per km². It ranks 2,955 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,165 residents
- 82.6 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Săcășeni ranks No. 65 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 25 ‰ in Săcășeni, compared with an average of 213 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Săcășeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (8 businesses).
Săcășeni in numbers
Where is Săcășeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Tășnad7.5 km · 8,840
- Bobota8.2 km · 3,672
- Cehal9.7 km · 1,366
- Acâș10 km · 3,109
- Supur10 km · 4,002
- Săuca14 km · 1,614
- Boianu Mare14 km · 1,163
- Craidorolț16 km · 2,125
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Săcășeni over time
Săcășeni had 1,258 residents in 2016 and 1,165 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,223 |
| 2022 | 1,218 |
| 2023 | 1,200 |
| 2024 | 1,180 |
| 2025 | 1,185 |
| 2026 | 1,165 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satu Mare County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Satu Mare County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,574 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Săcășeni
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 | Săcășeni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săcășeni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.93 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 645 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 628 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,016 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 539.1 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,010 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.3 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,518 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săcășeni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.9 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săcășeni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săcășeni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.7 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,812 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.96 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 172 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Săcășeni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 207 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săcășeni
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 trade12 · 21.1%
- Construction9 · 15.8%
- Transport and storage7 · 12.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing5 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services5 · 8.8%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities8 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 12.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 10.5%
- Civil engineering6 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 10.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 8.8%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săcășeni?
Săcășeni has 1,165 residents (2026), ranking 2,955 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săcășeni?
Săcășeni covers 82.6 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Săcășeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săcășeni went from 1,258 to 1,165, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Săcășeni?
Săcășeni is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.456, longitude 22.678.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcășeni?
In Săcășeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,044 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Săcășeni?
In Săcășeni, “Existing dwellings” stands at 628 (2025), ranking 3,016 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Săcășeni?
The nearest to Săcășeni are Tășnad (7.5 km), Bobota (8.2 km), Cehal (9.7 km), Acâș (10 km), Supur (10 km).