Sânnicolau Mare: population and statistics
Sânnicolau Mare has a population of 13,721 (2026) across 139.3 km², or 98.5 people per km². It ranks 169 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,721 residents
- 139.3 km²
- 98 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Sânnicolau Mare ranks No. 6 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.83 ‰ in Sânnicolau Mare, compared with an average of 7.92 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 210 ‰ in Sânnicolau Mare, compared with an average of 198 ‰ in Timiș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Sânnicolau Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (262 businesses).
Sânnicolau Mare in numbers
Where is Sânnicolau Mare?
Population of Sânnicolau Mare over time
Sânnicolau Mare had 14,700 residents in 2016 and 13,721 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,492 |
| 2022 | 14,340 |
| 2023 | 14,184 |
| 2024 | 14,037 |
| 2025 | 13,882 |
| 2026 | 13,721 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,504 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cenad, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Arad (164,631 residents), 54 km away.
All indicators for Sânnicolau 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 | Sânnicolau Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.96 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,060 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,321 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,511 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 163 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 474.5 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 446 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.28 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 708 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 448 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 209 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.3 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 585 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.11 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 315 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 147 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 | Sânnicolau Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 954 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,005 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.9 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 996 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.64 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 938 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 5.83 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 31 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 210 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 93 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânnicolau 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 trade346 · 22.5%
- Transport and storage171 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services160 · 10.4%
- Construction145 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical125 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing110 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services107 · 6.9%
- Real estate99 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)262 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)163 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines142 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities129 · 8.4%
- Real estate activities99 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities98 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings84 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities78 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities64 · 4.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities59 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânnicolau Mare?
Sânnicolau Mare has 13,721 residents (2026), ranking 169 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânnicolau Mare?
Sânnicolau Mare covers 139.3 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Sânnicolau Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânnicolau Mare went from 14,700 to 13,721, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Sânnicolau Mare?
Sânnicolau Mare is in Timiș County. Latitude 46.072, longitude 20.629.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânnicolau Mare?
In Sânnicolau Mare, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.83 ‰ (2024), ranking 31 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânnicolau Mare?
In Sânnicolau Mare, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 210 ‰ (2025), ranking 93 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Sânnicolau Mare?
The nearest to Sânnicolau Mare are Cenad (8.0 km), Saravale (8.6 km), Tomnatic (9.2 km), Sânpetru Mare (13 km), Dudeștii Vechi (14 km).