Viile Satu Mare: population and statistics
Viile Satu Mare has a population of 4,114 (2026) across 81.4 km², or 50.5 people per km². It ranks 1,036 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,114 residents
- 81.4 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Viile Satu Mare ranks No. 22 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.61 ‰ in Viile Satu Mare, compared with an average of 2.34 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Viile Satu Mare, compared with an average of 2.4% in Satu Mare County and 2.0% nationally.
Viile Satu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (73 businesses).
Viile Satu Mare in numbers
Where is Viile Satu Mare?
Population of Viile Satu Mare over time
Viile Satu Mare had 3,803 residents in 2016 and 4,114 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,954 |
| 2022 | 3,930 |
| 2023 | 3,967 |
| 2024 | 3,994 |
| 2025 | 4,111 |
| 2026 | 4,114 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satu Mare County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,406 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ardud (7,472 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Viile Satu Mare
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 | Viile Satu Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 405 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 426 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viile Satu Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.79 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 666 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.61 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 35 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,196 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 794 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.8 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,058 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viile Satu Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.9 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 367 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.10 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 257 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viile Satu Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Viile Satu Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 55.4 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 328 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.59 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 731 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Viile Satu Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Viile Satu Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Viile Satu Mare
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 trade108 · 21.8%
- Construction59 · 11.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical49 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing47 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage47 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services44 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 5.7%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)73 · 14.7%
- Specialised construction activities53 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings41 · 8.3%
- Civil engineering28 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities23 · 4.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy23 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viile Satu Mare?
Viile Satu Mare has 4,114 residents (2026), ranking 1,036 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Viile Satu Mare?
Viile Satu Mare covers 81.4 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Viile Satu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Viile Satu Mare went from 3,803 to 4,114, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Viile Satu Mare?
Viile Satu Mare is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.659, longitude 22.953.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viile Satu Mare?
In Viile Satu Mare, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.61 ‰ (2025), ranking 35 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Viile Satu Mare?
In Viile Satu Mare, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Viile Satu Mare?
The nearest to Viile Satu Mare are Ardud (6.0 km), Păulești (8.2 km), Homoroade (9.0 km), Beltiug (13 km), Culciu (13 km).