Ciumani: population and statistics
Ciumani has a population of 4,222 (2026) across 95.4 km², or 44.2 people per km². It ranks 988 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,222 residents
- 95.4 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Ciumani ranks No. 20 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.4 ‰ in Ciumani, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.18 km in Ciumani, compared with an average of 4.61 km in Harghita County and 3.05 km nationally.
Ciumani: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (69 businesses).
Ciumani in numbers
Where is Ciumani?
Neighbouring localities
- Suseni9.4 km · 5,144
- Joseni12 km · 5,731
- Vărșag12 km · 1,771
- Gheorgheni14 km · 18,429
- Voșlăbeni15 km · 1,871
- Lăzarea15 km · 3,571
- Praid16 km · 6,938
- Zetea17 km · 6,000
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ciumani over time
Ciumani had 4,441 residents in 2016 and 4,222 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,305 |
| 2022 | 4,307 |
| 2023 | 4,262 |
| 2024 | 4,231 |
| 2025 | 4,219 |
| 2026 | 4,222 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,367 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Suseni, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gheorgheni (18,429 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Ciumani
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 | Ciumani | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciumani | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.82 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,333 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,946 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,011 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 460.9 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,884 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 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciumani | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.1 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,214 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciumani | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ciumani | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.6 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 177 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,079 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 215 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.9 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 258 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciumani | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.4 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 781 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.18 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 158 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciumani | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciumani | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciumani
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 trade92 · 22.4%
- Construction67 · 16.3%
- Manufacturing61 · 14.9%
- Transport and storage41 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services34 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 4.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)69 · 16.8%
- Specialised construction activities65 · 15.9%
- Construction of buildings57 · 13.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 11.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)43 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 8.0%
- Civil engineering18 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 4.4%
- Forestry and logging15 · 3.7%
- Manufacture of furniture15 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciumani?
Ciumani has 4,222 residents (2026), ranking 988 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciumani?
Ciumani covers 95.4 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Ciumani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciumani went from 4,441 to 4,222, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Ciumani?
Ciumani is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.628, longitude 25.466.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciumani?
In Ciumani, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,148 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciumani?
In Ciumani, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.18 km (2025), ranking 158 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Ciumani?
The nearest to Ciumani are Suseni (9.4 km), Joseni (12 km), Vărșag (12 km), Gheorgheni (14 km), Voșlăbeni (15 km).