Cristuru Secuiesc: population and statistics
Cristuru Secuiesc has a population of 10,616 (2026) across 53.8 km², or 197 people per km². It ranks 231 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,616 residents
- 53.8 km²
- 197 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Cristuru Secuiesc ranks No. 5 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.09 ‰ in Cristuru Secuiesc, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Harghita County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.3 ‰ in Cristuru Secuiesc, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Cristuru Secuiesc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (184 businesses).
Cristuru Secuiesc in numbers
Where is Cristuru Secuiesc?
Population of Cristuru Secuiesc over time
Cristuru Secuiesc had 10,807 residents in 2016 and 10,616 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,678 |
| 2022 | 10,684 |
| 2023 | 10,682 |
| 2024 | 10,623 |
| 2025 | 10,620 |
| 2026 | 10,616 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,541 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Secuieni, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sighișoara (31,045 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Cristuru Secuiesc
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 | Cristuru Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,836 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,062 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cristuru Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.64 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,509 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.09 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,341 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 198 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.1 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,380 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.7 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 296 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 947 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cristuru Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.17 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 817 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 359 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 318 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cristuru Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.0 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cristuru Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 196 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 411 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cristuru Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 992 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,233 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cristuru Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.8 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 609 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.77 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 912 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cristuru Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cristuru Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 194 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 135 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cristuru Secuiesc
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 trade233 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage124 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing120 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services104 · 9.5%
- Construction98 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical97 · 8.8%
- Other service activities61 · 5.5%
- Accommodation and food services57 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)184 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)120 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines91 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities89 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities68 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities68 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities56 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities53 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings49 · 4.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities40 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cristuru Secuiesc?
Cristuru Secuiesc has 10,616 residents (2026), ranking 231 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cristuru Secuiesc?
Cristuru Secuiesc covers 53.8 km², with a density of 197 people per km².
Is the population of Cristuru Secuiesc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cristuru Secuiesc went from 10,807 to 10,616, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Cristuru Secuiesc?
Cristuru Secuiesc is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.292, longitude 25.035.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristuru Secuiesc?
In Cristuru Secuiesc, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.09 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,436 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristuru Secuiesc?
In Cristuru Secuiesc, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,062 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Cristuru Secuiesc?
The nearest to Cristuru Secuiesc are Secuieni (5.4 km), Porumbeni (7.2 km), Avrămești (8.1 km), Vânători (8.5 km), Șimonești (8.6 km).