Saravale: population and statistics
Saravale has a population of 2,986 (2026) across 101.0 km², or 29.6 people per km². It ranks 1,618 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,986 residents
- 101.0 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Saravale ranks No. 51 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Saravale, compared with an average of 0.8% in Timiș County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.7 ‰ in Saravale, compared with an average of 7.2 ‰ in Timiș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Saravale: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Saravale in numbers
Where is Saravale?
Population of Saravale over time
Saravale had 2,953 residents in 2016 and 2,986 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,011 |
| 2022 | 2,991 |
| 2023 | 2,985 |
| 2024 | 2,988 |
| 2025 | 2,988 |
| 2026 | 2,986 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,148 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Sânpetru Mare, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânnicolau Mare (13,721 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Saravale
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 | Saravale | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 961 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 91 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saravale | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.04 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,273 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,062 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,322 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 355.7 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,986 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saravale | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.4 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.67 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,799 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saravale | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 305 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 160 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Saravale | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.7 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,525 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Saravale | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 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) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Saravale | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 141 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 414 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Saravale
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 trade28 · 34.1%
- Transport and storage10 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 12.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 4.9%
- Construction4 · 4.9%
- Other service activities4 · 4.9%
- Manufacturing3 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 29.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 12.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 11.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 6.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.9%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saravale?
Saravale has 2,986 residents (2026), ranking 1,618 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Saravale?
Saravale covers 101.0 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Saravale growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Saravale went from 2,953 to 2,986, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Saravale?
Saravale is in Timiș County. Latitude 46.057, longitude 20.739.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Saravale?
In Saravale, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saravale?
In Saravale, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 91 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Saravale?
The nearest to Saravale are Sânpetru Mare (5.2 km), Sânnicolau Mare (8.6 km), Tomnatic (9.4 km), Lovrin (12 km), Nădlac (12 km).