Hârsești: population and statistics
Hârsești has a population of 1,962 (2026) across 55.1 km², or 35.6 people per km². It ranks 2,357 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,962 residents
- 55.1 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Hârsești ranks No. 78 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.5 ‰ in Hârsești, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Argeș County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 863.4 ‰ in Hârsești, compared with an average of 525.1 ‰ in Argeș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Hârsești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Hârsești in numbers
Where is Hârsești?
Population of Hârsești over time
Hârsești had 2,287 residents in 2016 and 1,962 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,129 |
| 2022 | 2,085 |
| 2023 | 2,078 |
| 2024 | 2,049 |
| 2025 | 2,004 |
| 2026 | 1,962 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,720 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Sârbii-Măgura, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârla (3,797 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Hârsești
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 | Hârsești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 908 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 17 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hârsești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.42 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 700 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 708 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,694 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,267 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 863.4 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 78 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,018 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hârsești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.02 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hârsești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 764 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hârsești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.4 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,561 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.18 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 99 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hârsești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.55 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 197 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.02 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 221 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hârsești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hârsești
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 trade30 · 24.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services13 · 10.6%
- Construction12 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 18.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 17.1%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings9 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.7%
- Postal and courier activities6 · 4.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hârsești?
Hârsești has 1,962 residents (2026), ranking 2,357 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hârsești?
Hârsești covers 55.1 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Hârsești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hârsești went from 2,287 to 1,962, a change of −14.2%.
Where is Hârsești?
Hârsești is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.518, longitude 24.778.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hârsești?
In Hârsești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 17 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hârsești?
In Hârsești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 863.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 78 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Hârsești?
The nearest to Hârsești are Sârbii-Măgura (6.2 km), Corbu (7.3 km), Stolnici (8.5 km), Bârla (10 km), Potcoava (12 km).