Satu Mare (Suceava County): population and statistics
Satu Mare has a population of 4,762 (2026) across 25.4 km², or 187 people per km². It ranks 817 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,762 residents
- 25.4 km²
- 187 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Satu Mare ranks No. 51 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.5 ‰ in Satu Mare, compared with an average of 9.6 ‰ in Suceava County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.0 ‰ in Satu Mare, compared with an average of 36.1 ‰ in Suceava County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Satu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Satu Mare in numbers
Where is Satu Mare?
Population of Satu Mare over time
Satu Mare had 4,629 residents in 2016 and 4,762 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,664 |
| 2022 | 4,680 |
| 2023 | 4,708 |
| 2024 | 4,728 |
| 2025 | 4,758 |
| 2026 | 4,762 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,560 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Milișăuți, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rădăuți (35,343 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for 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 | Satu Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,075 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.46 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 216 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,777 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,168 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 373.2 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,893 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.3 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 248 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.47 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 865 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.0 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,911 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Satu Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: 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 trade37 · 22.7%
- Construction21 · 12.9%
- Transport and storage20 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing16 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services16 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 3.7%
- Real estate6 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 16.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 16.0%
- Construction of buildings19 · 11.7%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 10.4%
- Civil engineering10 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.5%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Satu Mare?
Satu Mare has 4,762 residents (2026), ranking 817 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Satu Mare?
Satu Mare covers 25.4 km², with a density of 187 people per km².
Is the population of Satu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Satu Mare went from 4,629 to 4,762, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Satu Mare?
Satu Mare is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.817, longitude 26.000.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Satu Mare?
In Satu Mare, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,075 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Satu Mare?
In Satu Mare, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,911 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Satu Mare?
The nearest to Satu Mare are Milișăuți (3.4 km), Grănicești (4.3 km), Burla (6.5 km), Dornești (6.7 km), Rădăuți (6.7 km).