Hărman: population and statistics
Hărman has a population of 8,164 (2026) across 54.9 km², or 149 people per km². It ranks 353 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +31.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,164 residents
- 54.9 km²
- 149 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Hărman ranks No. 11 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.62 ‰ in Hărman, compared with an average of 2.30 ‰ in Brașov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 98.5 ‰ in Hărman, compared with an average of 68.6 ‰ in Brașov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Hărman: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (340 businesses).
Hărman in numbers
Where is Hărman?
Population of Hărman over time
Hărman had 6,211 residents in 2016 and 8,164 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,044 |
| 2022 | 7,240 |
| 2023 | 7,490 |
| 2024 | 7,735 |
| 2025 | 8,004 |
| 2026 | 8,164 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,692 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânpetru (14,690 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Hărman
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 | Hărman | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.9 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 101 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,906 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hărman | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.53 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,178 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.62 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 18 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,797 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 306 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 465.1 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.4 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 271 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.55 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 75 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hărman | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.62 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 349 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 594 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 106 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hărman | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.5 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 66 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.39 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 218 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hărman | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 264 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 255 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hărman | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 692 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 616 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hărman | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.1 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 489 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.28 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 468 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hărman | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hărman | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hărman
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 trade466 · 17.3%
- Administrative and support services310 · 11.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical306 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing232 · 8.6%
- Transport and storage222 · 8.3%
- Construction202 · 7.5%
- Real estate200 · 7.4%
- Other service activities184 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)340 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)323 · 12.0%
- Real estate activities200 · 7.4%
- Office administration and business support activities200 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities181 · 6.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities169 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines165 · 6.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy155 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings134 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities133 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hărman?
Hărman has 8,164 residents (2026), ranking 353 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hărman?
Hărman covers 54.9 km², with a density of 149 people per km².
Is the population of Hărman growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hărman went from 6,211 to 8,164, a change of +31.4%.
Where is Hărman?
Hărman is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.708, longitude 25.686.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hărman?
In Hărman, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.62 ‰ (2025), ranking 18 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hărman?
In Hărman, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 98.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 66 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Hărman?
The nearest to Hărman are Sânpetru (4.2 km), Bod (7.1 km), Prejmer (7.1 km), Brașov (8.6 km), Tărlungeni (8.6 km).