Socond: population and statistics
Socond has a population of 3,122 (2026) across 88.8 km², or 35.2 people per km². It ranks 1,499 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,122 residents
- 88.8 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Socond ranks No. 35 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 29.8% in Socond, compared with an average of 2.4% in Satu Mare County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.2 ‰ in Socond, compared with an average of 6.4 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Socond: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (125 businesses).
Socond in numbers
Where is Socond?
Population of Socond over time
Socond had 2,952 residents in 2016 and 3,122 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,022 |
| 2022 | 2,999 |
| 2023 | 3,024 |
| 2024 | 3,048 |
| 2025 | 3,084 |
| 2026 | 3,122 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satu Mare County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- Number 1 in Satu Mare County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,436 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Socond
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 | Socond | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 13 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Socond | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,553 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,097 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,262 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 351.4 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,009 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,743 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Socond | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.5 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 376 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,047 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Socond | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 29.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 3 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Socond | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2 ‰ | 569 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,217 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Socond | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.9 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,613 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.02 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,330 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Socond | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Socond | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 193 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Socond
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 trade132 · 47.8%
- Construction61 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage21 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 5.4%
- Manufacturing6 · 2.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 2.2%
- Administrative and support services6 · 2.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)125 · 45.3%
- Specialised construction activities48 · 17.4%
- Construction of buildings40 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 8.3%
- Civil engineering20 · 7.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 4.7%
- Forestry and logging10 · 3.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 2.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 1.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Socond?
Socond has 3,122 residents (2026), ranking 1,499 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Socond?
Socond covers 88.8 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Socond growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Socond went from 2,952 to 3,122, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Socond?
Socond is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.522, longitude 23.003.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Socond?
In Socond, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 29.8% (2026), ranking 3 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Socond?
In Socond, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 13 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Socond?
The nearest to Socond are Bicaz (7.2 km), Oarța de Jos (9.4 km), Băița de sub Codru (10 km), Beltiug (11 km), Bogdand (12 km).