Borsec: population and statistics
Borsec has a population of 2,572 (2026) across 61.4 km², or 41.9 people per km². It ranks 1,864 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,572 residents
- 61.4 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Borsec ranks No. 43 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 759 ‰ in Borsec, compared with an average of 220 ‰ in Harghita County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 133.7 m³ in Borsec, compared with an average of 33.9 m³ in Harghita County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Borsec: the most common activity among active businesses is Food and beverage service activities (33 businesses).
Borsec in numbers
Where is Borsec?
Neighbouring localities
- Sărmaș9.1 km · 3,604
- Ditrău12 km · 5,638
- Corbu12 km · 1,423
- Tulgheș13 km · 3,003
- Toplița15 km · 14,715
- Gălăuțaș16 km · 2,235
- Bilbor16 km · 2,411
- Subcetate19 km · 1,686
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Borsec over time
Borsec had 2,772 residents in 2016 and 2,572 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,644 |
| 2022 | 2,624 |
| 2023 | 2,588 |
| 2024 | 2,584 |
| 2025 | 2,581 |
| 2026 | 2,572 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,604 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Borsec
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 | Borsec | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Borsec | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.56 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 982 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,462 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,592 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 568.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 784 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.2 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,677 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Borsec | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.0 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Borsec | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 759 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 10 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Borsec | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 7.7 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 69 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,669 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 62 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 292.4 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 43 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Borsec | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 133.7 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 37 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.72 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 187 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Borsec | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Borsec | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Borsec
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 trade44 · 17.7%
- Accommodation and food services41 · 16.5%
- Administrative and support services25 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage23 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing20 · 8.0%
- Construction20 · 8.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation19 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Food and beverage service activities33 · 13.3%
- Accommodation32 · 12.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 11.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 10.0%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 7.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities16 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borsec?
Borsec has 2,572 residents (2026), ranking 1,864 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Borsec?
Borsec covers 61.4 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Borsec growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Borsec went from 2,772 to 2,572, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Borsec?
Borsec is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.967, longitude 25.570.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borsec?
In Borsec, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 759 ‰ (2024), ranking 10 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Borsec?
In Borsec, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 133.7 m³ (2025), ranking 37 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Borsec?
The nearest to Borsec are Sărmaș (9.1 km), Ditrău (12 km), Corbu (12 km), Tulgheș (13 km), Toplița (15 km).