Dănești (Harghita County): population and statistics
Dănești has a population of 2,180 (2026) across 63.4 km², or 34.4 people per km². It ranks 2,188 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,180 residents
- 63.4 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Dănești ranks No. 51 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.7 ‰ in Dănești, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 133 ‰ in Dănești, compared with an average of 159 ‰ in Harghita County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Dănești in numbers
Where is Dănești?
Neighbouring localities
- Mădăraș4.5 km · 2,180
- Cârța4.5 km · 2,681
- Racu8.1 km · 1,619
- Suseni9.4 km · 5,144
- Voșlăbeni11 km · 1,871
- Siculeni11 km · 2,671
- Ciceu13 km · 2,855
- Tomești14 km · 2,578
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dănești over time
Dănești had 2,217 residents in 2016 and 2,180 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,191 |
| 2022 | 2,192 |
| 2023 | 2,188 |
| 2024 | 2,179 |
| 2025 | 2,177 |
| 2026 | 2,180 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,875 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mădăraș, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Suseni (5,144 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Dănești
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 | Dănești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,089 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dănești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.98 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,288 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.29 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 813 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 954 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,529 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 437.6 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,187 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.1 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 634 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 916 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dănești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.4 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.38 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dănești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 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 | Dănești | 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) | 71 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 890 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 728 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dănești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.9 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,925 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.89 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 313 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dănești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dănești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dănești
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 · 24.1%
- Manufacturing25 · 14.4%
- Construction24 · 13.8%
- Transport and storage21 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services13 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 14.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 13.8%
- Construction of buildings16 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 8.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering10 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.0%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dănești?
Dănești has 2,180 residents (2026), ranking 2,188 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dănești?
Dănești covers 63.4 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Dănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dănești went from 2,217 to 2,180, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Dănești?
Dănești is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.521, longitude 25.657.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dănești?
In Dănești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,089 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dănești?
In Dănești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 133 ‰ (2025), ranking 509 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Dănești?
The nearest to Dănești are Mădăraș (4.5 km), Cârța (4.5 km), Racu (8.1 km), Suseni (9.4 km), Voșlăbeni (11 km).