Sanislău: population and statistics
Sanislău has a population of 3,679 (2026) across 74.8 km², or 49.2 people per km². It ranks 1,209 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,679 residents
- 74.8 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Sanislău ranks No. 29 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.27 ‰ in Sanislău, compared with an average of 2.34 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.27 ‰ in Sanislău, compared with an average of 1.79 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Sanislău: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Sanislău in numbers
Where is Sanislău?
Population of Sanislău over time
Sanislău had 3,759 residents in 2016 and 3,679 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,670 |
| 2022 | 3,664 |
| 2023 | 3,666 |
| 2024 | 3,676 |
| 2025 | 3,666 |
| 2026 | 3,679 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,473 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pișcolt, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Carei (22,848 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Sanislău
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 | Sanislău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,392 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sanislău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.63 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,889 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,364 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,507 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,526 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 409.6 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,566 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,796 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sanislău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.2 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.63 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sanislău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sanislău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.9 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,001 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sanislău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sanislău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sanislău
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 trade37 · 24.8%
- Transport and storage27 · 18.1%
- Construction19 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.7%
- Other service activities7 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 18.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 18.1%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 12.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products6 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sanislău?
Sanislău has 3,679 residents (2026), ranking 1,209 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sanislău?
Sanislău covers 74.8 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Sanislău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sanislău went from 3,759 to 3,679, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Sanislău?
Sanislău is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.639, longitude 22.292.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sanislău?
In Sanislău, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.27 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,364 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sanislău?
In Sanislău, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,543 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Sanislău?
The nearest to Sanislău are Pișcolt (6.6 km), Ciumești (7.2 km), Petrești (8.3 km), Foieni (8.9 km), Curtuișeni (11 km).