Sânandrei: population and statistics
Sânandrei has a population of 9,113 (2026) across 92.5 km², or 98.5 people per km². It ranks 304 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +33.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,113 residents
- 92.5 km²
- 98 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Sânandrei ranks No. 12 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.39 ‰ in Sânandrei, compared with an average of 3.31 ‰ in Timiș County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 96.9 ‰ in Sânandrei, compared with an average of 79.2 ‰ in Timiș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Sânandrei: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (306 businesses).
Sânandrei in numbers
Where is Sânandrei?
Population of Sânandrei over time
Sânandrei had 6,847 residents in 2016 and 9,113 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,698 |
| 2022 | 7,886 |
| 2023 | 8,133 |
| 2024 | 8,461 |
| 2025 | 8,833 |
| 2026 | 9,113 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,959 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dudeștii Noi, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrăvița (23,629 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Sânandrei
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 | Sânandrei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52.5 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 66 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 416 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,054 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânandrei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.20 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,004 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.39 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 37 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,920 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 292 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.2 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,293 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 127 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.27 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 33 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sânandrei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.47 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 222 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 527 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 135 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânandrei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.9 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 70 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.57 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 80 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânandrei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 273 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 231 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sânandrei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 787 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,068 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânandrei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.4 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,164 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.13 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,298 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânandrei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.65 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 290 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânandrei | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânandrei
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 trade452 · 18.3%
- Administrative and support services279 · 11.3%
- Construction263 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical262 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage249 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing182 · 7.4%
- Real estate156 · 6.3%
- Information and communication120 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)306 · 12.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)287 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities242 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines186 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings179 · 7.2%
- Real estate activities156 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities150 · 6.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy139 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities129 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities122 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânandrei?
Sânandrei has 9,113 residents (2026), ranking 304 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânandrei?
Sânandrei covers 92.5 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Sânandrei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânandrei went from 6,847 to 9,113, a change of +33.1%.
Where is Sânandrei?
Sânandrei is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.872, longitude 21.186.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânandrei?
In Sânandrei, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.39 ‰ (2025), ranking 37 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânandrei?
In Sânandrei, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 96.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 70 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Sânandrei?
The nearest to Sânandrei are Dudeștii Noi (6.6 km), Dumbrăvița (8.7 km), Giarmata (10 km), Orțișoara (11 km), Becicherecu Mic (11 km).