Ciceu: population and statistics
Ciceu has a population of 2,855 (2026) across 70.2 km², or 40.7 people per km². It ranks 1,678 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,855 residents
- 70.2 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Ciceu ranks No. 33 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.1 ‰ in Ciceu, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 9.5 m³ in Ciceu, compared with an average of 33.9 m³ in Harghita County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Ciceu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Ciceu in numbers
Where is Ciceu?
Population of Ciceu over time
Ciceu had 2,798 residents in 2016 and 2,855 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,888 |
| 2022 | 2,887 |
| 2023 | 2,889 |
| 2024 | 2,896 |
| 2025 | 2,885 |
| 2026 | 2,855 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,826 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Siculeni, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Ciuc (39,358 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Ciceu
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 | Ciceu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,024 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciceu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.99 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,773 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,209 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,038 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.5 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,376 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.6 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 301 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciceu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.0 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,235 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciceu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ciceu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 819 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 261 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61.6 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 183 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciceu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.5 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,393 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.99 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 306 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciceu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciceu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciceu
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 trade42 · 18.0%
- Administrative and support services25 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing21 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 9.0%
- Construction19 · 8.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation19 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 7.7%
- Transport and storage14 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities13 · 5.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities12 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 5.2%
- Education12 · 5.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciceu?
Ciceu has 2,855 residents (2026), ranking 1,678 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciceu?
Ciceu covers 70.2 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Ciceu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciceu went from 2,798 to 2,855, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Ciceu?
Ciceu is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.406, longitude 25.708.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciceu?
In Ciceu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,024 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ciceu?
In Ciceu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 9.5 m³ (2025), ranking 2,393 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Ciceu?
The nearest to Ciceu are Siculeni (2.7 km), Racu (5.4 km), Miercurea Ciuc (9.0 km), Mădăraș (11 km), Dănești (13 km).