Sadu: population and statistics
Sadu has a population of 2,827 (2026) across 47.0 km², or 60.1 people per km². It ranks 1,698 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,827 residents
- 47.0 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Sadu ranks No. 37 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.90 ‰ in Sadu, compared with an average of 1.83 ‰ in Sibiu County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.31 ‰ in Sadu, compared with an average of 4.13 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Sadu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Sadu in numbers
Where is Sadu?
Population of Sadu over time
Sadu had 2,548 residents in 2016 and 2,827 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,685 |
| 2022 | 2,683 |
| 2023 | 2,728 |
| 2024 | 2,790 |
| 2025 | 2,809 |
| 2026 | 2,827 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,588 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cisnădie (27,484 residents), 3.8 km away.
All indicators for Sadu
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 | Sadu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 489 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sadu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.31 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,970 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.90 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 79 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,490 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,553 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.1 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,134 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.8 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 657 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sadu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.74 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 656 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 288 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 462 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sadu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.5 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 277 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.31 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 235 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sadu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 879 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sadu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 621 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 317 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 426 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sadu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.5 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,015 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.63 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 720 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sadu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sadu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sadu
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 trade92 · 18.6%
- Transport and storage56 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services52 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing50 · 10.1%
- Construction48 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical32 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 11.7%
- Specialised construction activities48 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities25 · 5.1%
- Accommodation22 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)21 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 4.2%
- Forestry and logging20 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sadu?
Sadu has 2,827 residents (2026), ranking 1,698 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sadu?
Sadu covers 47.0 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Sadu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sadu went from 2,548 to 2,827, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Sadu?
Sadu is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.686, longitude 24.180.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sadu?
In Sadu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.90 ‰ (2025), ranking 79 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sadu?
In Sadu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.31 ‰ (2026), ranking 235 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Sadu?
The nearest to Sadu are Cisnădie (3.8 km), Tălmaciu (6.6 km), Șelimbăr (9.1 km), Rășinari (9.2 km), Poplaca (12 km).