Hârseni: population and statistics
Hârseni has a population of 2,348 (2026) across 151.2 km², or 15.5 people per km². It ranks 2,037 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,348 residents
- 151.2 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Hârseni ranks No. 45 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.4 m³ in Hârseni, compared with an average of 49.2 m³ in Brașov County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.85 ‰ in Hârseni, compared with an average of 0.63 ‰ in Brașov County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Hârseni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (57 businesses).
Hârseni in numbers
Where is Hârseni?
Neighbouring localities
- Recea6.0 km · 3,489
- Mândra7.9 km · 3,150
- Făgăraș10 km · 35,229
- Beclean11 km · 1,972
- Șinca11 km · 3,872
- Șercaia13 km · 3,050
- Lisa13 km · 1,874
- Voila13 km · 3,143
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Hârseni over time
Hârseni had 2,267 residents in 2016 and 2,348 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,329 |
| 2022 | 2,307 |
| 2023 | 2,329 |
| 2024 | 2,361 |
| 2025 | 2,362 |
| 2026 | 2,348 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,172 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Recea, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Făgăraș (35,229 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Hârseni
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 | Hârseni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hârseni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.52 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,181 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,218 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,124 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,218 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 478.7 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,664 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 610 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hârseni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.22 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 178 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 228 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 583 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hârseni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.0 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 631 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.26 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 430 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hârseni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hârseni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 468 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 388 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 647 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hârseni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.4 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,648 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.52 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 264 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hârseni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hârseni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hârseni
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 trade72 · 18.5%
- Administrative and support services44 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage43 · 11.0%
- Construction32 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical32 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing29 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 7.9%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings21 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering19 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products18 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hârseni?
Hârseni has 2,348 residents (2026), ranking 2,037 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hârseni?
Hârseni covers 151.2 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Hârseni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hârseni went from 2,267 to 2,348, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Hârseni?
Hârseni is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.756, longitude 25.013.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Hârseni?
In Hârseni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,648 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hârseni?
In Hârseni, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.85 ‰ (2024), ranking 249 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Hârseni?
The nearest to Hârseni are Recea (6.0 km), Mândra (7.9 km), Făgăraș (10 km), Beclean (11 km), Șinca (11 km).