Cârța (Harghita County): population and statistics
Cârța has a population of 2,681 (2026) across 79.9 km², or 33.5 people per km². It ranks 1,793 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,681 residents
- 79.9 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Cârța ranks No. 39 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.8 ‰ in Cârța, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.54 km in Cârța, compared with an average of 4.61 km in Harghita County and 3.05 km nationally.
Cârța: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Cârța in numbers
Where is Cârța?
Population of Cârța over time
Cârța had 2,780 residents in 2016 and 2,681 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,714 |
| 2022 | 2,701 |
| 2023 | 2,685 |
| 2024 | 2,680 |
| 2025 | 2,680 |
| 2026 | 2,681 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,196 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dănești, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sândominic (6,170 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Cârța
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 | Cârța | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cârța | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.32 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,214 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.36 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 474 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,294 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,892 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 482.7 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.12 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,062 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cârța | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.7 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,178 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.86 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,797 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cârța | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 803 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cârța | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.9 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 372 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cârța | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.1 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,393 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.54 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 263 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cârța | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cârța | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cârța
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 trade48 · 20.5%
- Manufacturing33 · 14.1%
- Construction24 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage19 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 6.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 5.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 4.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 4.3%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities10 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cârța?
Cârța has 2,681 residents (2026), ranking 1,793 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cârța?
Cârța covers 79.9 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Cârța growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cârța went from 2,780 to 2,681, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Cârța?
Cârța is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.555, longitude 25.689.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârța?
In Cârța, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,938 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârța?
In Cârța, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.54 km (2025), ranking 263 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Cârța?
The nearest to Cârța are Dănești (4.5 km), Voșlăbeni (8.1 km), Mădăraș (8.9 km), Sândominic (9.7 km), Suseni (10.0 km).