Dârjiu: population and statistics
Dârjiu has a population of 1,010 (2026) across 42.1 km², or 24.0 people per km². It ranks 3,048 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,010 residents
- 42.1 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Dârjiu ranks No. 67 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.91 km in Dârjiu, compared with an average of 5.80 km in Harghita County and 4.84 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.9 in Dârjiu, compared with an average of 4.1 per 10,000 inh. in Harghita County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dârjiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (9 businesses).
Dârjiu in numbers
Where is Dârjiu?
Population of Dârjiu over time
Dârjiu had 1,069 residents in 2016 and 1,010 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,040 |
| 2022 | 1,036 |
| 2023 | 1,043 |
| 2024 | 1,034 |
| 2025 | 1,018 |
| 2026 | 1,010 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,891 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mugeni (3,669 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Dârjiu
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 | Dârjiu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dârjiu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.91 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 43 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 608 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,038 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 602.0 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.7 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,411 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dârjiu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.8 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,996 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.97 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 950 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dârjiu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dârjiu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 132 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 733 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 864 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dârjiu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.6 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 765 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.94 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 522 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dârjiu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 495 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 140 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dârjiu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 117 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dârjiu
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 trade12 · 15.4%
- Construction10 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage9 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services9 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing8 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 7.7%
- Education4 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings9 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 11.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 10.3%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 9.0%
- Civil engineering6 · 7.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.7%
- Forestry and logging5 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 6.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dârjiu?
Dârjiu has 1,010 residents (2026), ranking 3,048 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dârjiu?
Dârjiu covers 42.1 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Dârjiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dârjiu went from 1,069 to 1,010, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Dârjiu?
Dârjiu is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.208, longitude 25.165.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dârjiu?
In Dârjiu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.91 km (2025), ranking 43 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dârjiu?
In Dârjiu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 117 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Dârjiu?
The nearest to Dârjiu are Mugeni (5.4 km), Porumbeni (6.8 km), Vânători (9.3 km), Ulieș (9.3 km), Cristuru Secuiesc (14 km).