Băile Tușnad: population and statistics
Băile Tușnad has a population of 1,550 (2026) across 1.9 km², or 820 people per km². It ranks 2,687 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,550 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 820 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Băile Tușnad ranks No. 61 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 91.9 nights in Băile Tușnad, compared with an average of 1.7 nights in Harghita County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 127.7 m³ in Băile Tușnad, compared with an average of 33.9 m³ in Harghita County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Băile Tușnad: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (40 businesses).
Băile Tușnad in numbers
Where is Băile Tușnad?
Population of Băile Tușnad over time
Băile Tușnad had 1,684 residents in 2016 and 1,550 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,625 |
| 2022 | 1,606 |
| 2023 | 1,573 |
| 2024 | 1,572 |
| 2025 | 1,560 |
| 2026 | 1,550 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 265 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Băile Tușnad
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 | Băile Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băile Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.68 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 957 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.94 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 996 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 854 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,714 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551.0 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 912 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.8 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.29 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 968 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băile Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.35 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 373 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,035 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 25 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băile Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.0 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 287 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 546 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băile Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 278 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băile Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 91.9 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 5 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27,598 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 8 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,002 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 8 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băile Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 127.7 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 40 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.16 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 120 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băile Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.94 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 253 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băile Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băile Tușnad
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
- Accommodation and food services51 · 18.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade34 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services33 · 12.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 10.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation21 · 7.7%
- Construction17 · 6.2%
- Transport and storage15 · 5.5%
- Information and communication14 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Accommodation40 · 14.7%
- Food and beverage service activities36 · 13.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 11.0%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 7.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy20 · 7.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities20 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities14 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 5.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băile Tușnad?
Băile Tușnad has 1,550 residents (2026), ranking 2,687 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băile Tușnad?
Băile Tușnad covers 1.9 km², with a density of 820 people per km².
Is the population of Băile Tușnad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băile Tușnad went from 1,684 to 1,550, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Băile Tușnad?
Băile Tușnad is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.145, longitude 25.859.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Băile Tușnad?
In Băile Tușnad, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 91.9 nights (2025), ranking 5 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Băile Tușnad?
In Băile Tușnad, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 127.7 m³ (2025), ranking 40 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Băile Tușnad?
The nearest to Băile Tușnad are Tușnad (4.3 km), Bixad (4.9 km), Micfalău (9.2 km), Sânsimion (10.0 km), Cozmeni (10 km).