Șag (Timiș County): population and statistics
Șag has a population of 5,960 (2026) across 34.9 km², or 171 people per km². It ranks 575 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +76.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,960 residents
- 34.9 km²
- 171 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Șag ranks No. 20 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.74 ‰ in Șag, compared with an average of 3.31 ‰ in Timiș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 54.9 ‰ in Șag, compared with an average of 26.4 ‰ in Timiș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Șag: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (196 businesses).
Șag in numbers
Where is Șag?
Population of Șag over time
Șag had 3,385 residents in 2016 and 5,960 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,492 |
| 2022 | 4,766 |
| 2023 | 5,038 |
| 2024 | 5,368 |
| 2025 | 5,703 |
| 2026 | 5,960 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,894 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Parța, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Giroc (28,883 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Șag
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 | Șag | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54.9 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 59 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șag | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.52 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,340 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.74 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 52 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,840 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 498 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.5 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,691 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.3 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 151 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.93 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 34 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șag | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.65 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 210 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 449 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 206 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șag | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.9 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 86 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.70 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șag | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 333 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 120 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șag | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.3 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,642 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.27 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 610 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șag | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șag | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șag
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 trade297 · 20.2%
- Administrative and support services162 · 11.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical151 · 10.3%
- Construction133 · 9.1%
- Transport and storage125 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing116 · 7.9%
- Real estate98 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services72 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)196 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)190 · 12.9%
- Specialised construction activities117 · 8.0%
- Real estate activities98 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines95 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings81 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities73 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities67 · 4.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy65 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities62 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șag?
Șag has 5,960 residents (2026), ranking 575 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șag?
Șag covers 34.9 km², with a density of 171 people per km².
Is the population of Șag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șag went from 3,385 to 5,960, a change of +76.1%.
Where is Șag?
Șag is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.658, longitude 21.168.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șag?
In Șag, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.74 ‰ (2025), ranking 52 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șag?
In Șag, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 54.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 59 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Șag?
The nearest to Șag are Parța (4.3 km), Giroc (6.6 km), Pădureni (7.1 km), Sânmihaiu Român (8.0 km), Peciu Nou (12 km).