Sânpetru Mare: population and statistics
Sânpetru Mare has a population of 3,463 (2026) across 102.9 km², or 33.7 people per km². It ranks 1,299 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,463 residents
- 102.9 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Sânpetru Mare ranks No. 39 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 75.9 m² in Sânpetru Mare, compared with an average of 58.8 m² in Timiș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 215 ‰ in Sânpetru Mare, compared with an average of 334 ‰ in Timiș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Sânpetru Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Sânpetru Mare in numbers
Where is Sânpetru Mare?
Population of Sânpetru Mare over time
Sânpetru Mare had 3,587 residents in 2016 and 3,463 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,613 |
| 2022 | 3,569 |
| 2023 | 3,540 |
| 2024 | 3,502 |
| 2025 | 3,457 |
| 2026 | 3,463 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Timiș County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,409 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Saravale, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nădlac (7,549 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Sânpetru 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 | Sânpetru Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânpetru Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.58 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,078 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,653 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,323 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 477.3 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,680 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 75.9 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 63 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.29 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,779 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânpetru Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.87 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,658 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânpetru Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 215 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 358 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 764 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânpetru Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânpetru Mare | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânpetru 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 trade52 · 25.1%
- Administrative and support services28 · 13.5%
- Construction27 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage19 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 5.8%
- Manufacturing12 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 14.5%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings18 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 7.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities16 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 7.2%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânpetru Mare?
Sânpetru Mare has 3,463 residents (2026), ranking 1,299 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânpetru Mare?
Sânpetru Mare covers 102.9 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Sânpetru Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânpetru Mare went from 3,587 to 3,463, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Sânpetru Mare?
Sânpetru Mare is in Timiș County. Latitude 46.087, longitude 20.791.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Sânpetru Mare?
In Sânpetru Mare, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 75.9 m² (2025), ranking 63 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânpetru Mare?
In Sânpetru Mare, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 215 ‰ (2024), ranking 358 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Sânpetru Mare?
The nearest to Sânpetru Mare are Saravale (5.2 km), Șeitin (7.3 km), Nădlac (9.4 km), Periam (10 km), Sânnicolau Mare (13 km).