Săcălaz: population and statistics
Săcălaz has a population of 12,573 (2026) across 119.6 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 179 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +45.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,573 residents
- 119.6 km²
- 105 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Săcălaz ranks No. 8 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.8 in Săcălaz, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Timiș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 93.0 ‰ in Săcălaz, compared with an average of 79.2 ‰ in Timiș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Săcălaz: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (403 businesses).
Săcălaz in numbers
Where is Săcălaz?
Population of Săcălaz over time
Săcălaz had 8,665 residents in 2016 and 12,573 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,418 |
| 2022 | 10,822 |
| 2023 | 11,345 |
| 2024 | 11,815 |
| 2025 | 12,226 |
| 2026 | 12,573 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,746 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cărpiniș, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Timișoara (292,819 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Săcălaz
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 | Săcălaz | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46.8 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 88 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 677 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săcălaz | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.42 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,944 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.31 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 89 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,569 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 235 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 363.4 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,949 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 76.6 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 59 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.52 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 37 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Săcălaz | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.46 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 582 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 222 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 599 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săcălaz | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.0 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 79 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.84 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 112 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săcălaz | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 325 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 131 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săcălaz | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 99.4 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 70 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.65 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,406 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Săcălaz | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Săcălaz | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,116 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săcălaz
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 trade594 · 17.8%
- Administrative and support services385 · 11.6%
- Construction381 · 11.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical362 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage311 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing230 · 6.9%
- Real estate224 · 6.7%
- Other service activities157 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)403 · 12.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)402 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities328 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings243 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines239 · 7.2%
- Real estate activities224 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities189 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities179 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy169 · 5.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing164 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săcălaz?
Săcălaz has 12,573 residents (2026), ranking 179 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săcălaz?
Săcălaz covers 119.6 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Săcălaz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săcălaz went from 8,665 to 12,573, a change of +45.1%.
Where is Săcălaz?
Săcălaz is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.782, longitude 20.984.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcălaz?
In Săcălaz, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,116 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcălaz?
In Săcălaz, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 93.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 79 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Săcălaz?
The nearest to Săcălaz are Cărpiniș (6.2 km), Becicherecu Mic (7.8 km), Iecea Mare (9.7 km), Cenei (9.7 km), Biled (12 km).