Hârtiești: population and statistics
Hârtiești has a population of 2,328 (2026) across 48.3 km², or 48.2 people per km². It ranks 2,054 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,328 residents
- 48.3 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Hârtiești ranks No. 66 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 21.7% in Hârtiești, compared with an average of 2.7% in Argeș County and 2.0% nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.2 ‰ in Hârtiești, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Argeș County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Hârtiești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Hârtiești in numbers
Where is Hârtiești?
Population of Hârtiești over time
Hârtiești had 2,289 residents in 2016 and 2,328 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,308 |
| 2022 | 2,303 |
| 2023 | 2,318 |
| 2024 | 2,313 |
| 2025 | 2,324 |
| 2026 | 2,328 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,769 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vulturești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihăești (6,058 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Hârtiești
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 | Hârtiești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hârtiești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.58 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,902 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,218 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,081 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,293 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 464.3 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,840 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 753 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hârtiești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.2 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,410 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.15 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hârtiești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 21.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 18 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hârtiești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.6 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,762 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.26 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,025 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hârtiești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Hârtiești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 145 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hârtiești
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 trade25 · 28.7%
- Transport and storage19 · 21.8%
- Manufacturing10 · 11.5%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 5.7%
- Construction5 · 5.7%
- Other service activities5 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 19.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 19.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 18.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 12.6%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 5.7%
- Forestry and logging4 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of furniture3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hârtiești?
Hârtiești has 2,328 residents (2026), ranking 2,054 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hârtiești?
Hârtiești covers 48.3 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Hârtiești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hârtiești went from 2,289 to 2,328, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Hârtiești?
Hârtiești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.112, longitude 25.115.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Hârtiești?
In Hârtiești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 21.7% (2026), ranking 18 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hârtiești?
In Hârtiești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,923 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Hârtiești?
The nearest to Hârtiești are Vulturești (6.3 km), Poienarii de Muscel (6.6 km), Mihăești (7.7 km), Văleni-Dâmbovița (8.1 km), Cândești (8.6 km).