Frumoasa (Harghita County): population and statistics
Frumoasa has a population of 3,783 (2026) across 84.3 km², or 44.9 people per km². It ranks 1,166 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,783 residents
- 84.3 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Frumoasa ranks No. 22 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Frumoasa, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Frumoasa, compared with an average of 2.08 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Frumoasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Frumoasa in numbers
Where is Frumoasa?
Population of Frumoasa over time
Frumoasa had 3,789 residents in 2016 and 3,783 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,774 |
| 2022 | 3,763 |
| 2023 | 3,765 |
| 2024 | 3,785 |
| 2025 | 3,798 |
| 2026 | 3,783 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,803 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Păuleni-Ciuc, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Ciuc (39,358 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Frumoasa
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 | Frumoasa | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frumoasa | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.57 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 978 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.11 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 910 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,569 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,426 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 414.8 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,509 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.4 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 831 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 529 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Frumoasa | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.64 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 347 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 195 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 665 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frumoasa | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.5 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,648 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.32 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frumoasa | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Frumoasa | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 125 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 749 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.9 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 344 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Frumoasa | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.8 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,543 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.77 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 417 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Frumoasa | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Frumoasa | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Frumoasa
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 trade65 · 22.2%
- Manufacturing38 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage32 · 10.9%
- Construction30 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services15 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 7.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of food products19 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy12 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frumoasa?
Frumoasa has 3,783 residents (2026), ranking 1,166 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Frumoasa?
Frumoasa covers 84.3 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Frumoasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frumoasa went from 3,789 to 3,783, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Frumoasa?
Frumoasa is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.441, longitude 25.905.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frumoasa?
In Frumoasa, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,934 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frumoasa?
In Frumoasa, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,575 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Frumoasa?
The nearest to Frumoasa are Păuleni-Ciuc (4.4 km), Mihăileni (6.9 km), Lunca de Sus (8.9 km), Leliceni (11 km), Miercurea Ciuc (12 km).