Dealu: population and statistics
Dealu has a population of 4,287 (2026) across 95.0 km², or 45.2 people per km². It ranks 959 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,287 residents
- 95.0 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Dealu ranks No. 19 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.8 ‰ in Dealu, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.24 km in Dealu, compared with an average of 4.61 km in Harghita County and 3.05 km nationally.
Dealu: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (56 businesses).
Dealu in numbers
Where is Dealu?
Population of Dealu over time
Dealu had 4,108 residents in 2016 and 4,287 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,175 |
| 2022 | 4,181 |
| 2023 | 4,218 |
| 2024 | 4,244 |
| 2025 | 4,280 |
| 2026 | 4,287 |
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 13,298 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brădești, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Odorheiu Secuiesc (35,917 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Dealu
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 | Dealu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dealu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.56 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,174 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,701 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,257 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 396.8 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,702 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.9 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,363 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dealu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.9 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 912 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dealu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dealu | 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) | 143 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 716 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.4 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 349 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dealu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.7 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 857 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.24 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 154 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dealu | 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) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dealu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 141 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 414 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dealu
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 trade73 · 16.4%
- Construction61 · 13.7%
- Manufacturing55 · 12.4%
- Administrative and support services51 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage44 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 5.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation22 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities56 · 12.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 11.9%
- Construction of buildings48 · 10.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 8.8%
- Office administration and business support activities34 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering32 · 7.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)31 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities24 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dealu?
Dealu has 4,287 residents (2026), ranking 959 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dealu?
Dealu covers 95.0 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Dealu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dealu went from 4,108 to 4,287, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Dealu?
Dealu is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.415, longitude 25.328.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dealu?
In Dealu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dealu?
In Dealu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.24 km (2025), ranking 154 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Dealu?
The nearest to Dealu are Brădești (6.7 km), Lupeni (7.3 km), Satu Mare (9.5 km), Feliceni (11 km), Odorheiu Secuiesc (11 km).