Șeica Mare: population and statistics
Șeica Mare has a population of 4,524 (2026) across 120.2 km², or 37.6 people per km². It ranks 886 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,524 residents
- 120.2 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Șeica Mare ranks No. 16 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.53 ‰ in Șeica Mare, compared with an average of 4.13 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.2 ‰ in Șeica Mare, compared with an average of 33.0 ‰ in Sibiu County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Șeica Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (61 businesses).
Șeica Mare in numbers
Where is Șeica Mare?
Population of Șeica Mare over time
Șeica Mare had 4,766 residents in 2016 and 4,524 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,650 |
| 2022 | 4,597 |
| 2023 | 4,561 |
| 2024 | 4,534 |
| 2025 | 4,530 |
| 2026 | 4,524 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,831 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Slimnic, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mediaș (52,769 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Șeica 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 | Șeica Mare | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șeica Mare | 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) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,209 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,186 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 801 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.2 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.0 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 954 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șeica Mare | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.50 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 578 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 274 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 500 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șeica Mare | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.7 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.53 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 205 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șeica Mare | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șeica Mare | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,066 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,279 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șeica Mare | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.0 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,991 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.96 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 867 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șeica Mare | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șeica Mare | 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) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șeica 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 trade76 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage43 · 12.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 9.6%
- Construction33 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services29 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing28 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 6.8%
- Information and communication24 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 8.8%
- Information service activities22 · 6.2%
- Advertising and market research21 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings17 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities17 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șeica Mare?
Șeica Mare has 4,524 residents (2026), ranking 886 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șeica Mare?
Șeica Mare covers 120.2 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Șeica Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șeica Mare went from 4,766 to 4,524, a change of −5.1%.
Where is Șeica Mare?
Șeica Mare is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.017, longitude 24.228.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șeica Mare?
In Șeica Mare, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.53 ‰ (2026), ranking 205 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șeica Mare?
In Șeica Mare, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,279 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Șeica Mare?
The nearest to Șeica Mare are Slimnic (8.0 km), Axente Sever (8.6 km), Valea Viilor (10 km), Mihăileni (11 km), Copșa Mică (11 km).