Ditrău: population and statistics
Ditrău has a population of 5,638 (2026) across 113.7 km², or 49.6 people per km². It ranks 620 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,638 residents
- 113.7 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Ditrău ranks No. 14 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.1 ‰ in Ditrău, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 139 ‰ in Ditrău, compared with an average of 159 ‰ in Harghita County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Ditrău: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (87 businesses).
Ditrău in numbers
Where is Ditrău?
Population of Ditrău over time
Ditrău had 5,903 residents in 2016 and 5,638 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,764 |
| 2022 | 5,715 |
| 2023 | 5,692 |
| 2024 | 5,682 |
| 2025 | 5,672 |
| 2026 | 5,638 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,922 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sărmaș, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gheorgheni (18,429 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Ditrău
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 | Ditrău | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,105 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ditrău | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.56 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,622 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.95 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,640 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 565 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 468.3 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,788 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.1 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,468 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,103 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ditrău | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.4 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ditrău | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 153 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 577 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ditrău | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 777 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 904 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ditrău | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.2 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,169 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.56 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 436 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ditrău | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.89 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 609 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ditrău | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ditrău
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 trade112 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage68 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing58 · 11.1%
- Construction49 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services49 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical36 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)87 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities44 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings37 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities31 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)29 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities24 · 4.6%
- Forestry and logging22 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ditrău?
Ditrău has 5,638 residents (2026), ranking 620 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ditrău?
Ditrău covers 113.7 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Ditrău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ditrău went from 5,903 to 5,638, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Ditrău?
Ditrău is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.861, longitude 25.574.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ditrău?
In Ditrău, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,098 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ditrău?
In Ditrău, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 139 ‰ (2025), ranking 439 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Ditrău?
The nearest to Ditrău are Sărmaș (9.4 km), Borsec (12 km), Lăzarea (12 km), Tulgheș (14 km), Subcetate (14 km).