Gheorgheni: population and statistics
Gheorgheni has a population of 18,429 (2026) across 220.5 km², or 83.6 people per km². It ranks 121 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,429 residents
- 220.5 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Gheorgheni ranks No. 3 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Gheorgheni, compared with an average of 1.17 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.86 km in Gheorgheni, compared with an average of 3.58 km in Harghita County and 3.48 km nationally.
Gheorgheni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (406 businesses).
Gheorgheni in numbers
Where is Gheorgheni?
Neighbouring localities
- Lăzarea6.5 km · 3,571
- Voșlăbeni12 km · 1,871
- Ciumani14 km · 4,222
- Ditrău16 km · 5,638
- Suseni16 km · 5,144
- Joseni18 km · 5,731
- Bălan19 km · 7,129
- Sândominic19 km · 6,170
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Gheorgheni over time
Gheorgheni had 20,034 residents in 2016 and 18,429 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,434 |
| 2022 | 19,190 |
| 2023 | 18,958 |
| 2024 | 18,784 |
| 2025 | 18,589 |
| 2026 | 18,429 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,884 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Lăzarea, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Ciuc (39,358 residents), 43 km away.
All indicators for Gheorgheni
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 | Gheorgheni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gheorgheni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.70 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,859 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 8,229 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 122 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 446.5 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.2 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gheorgheni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 972 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 107 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 850 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gheorgheni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.5 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,266 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gheorgheni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 304 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 164 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gheorgheni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 478 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 381 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53.7 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 208 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gheorgheni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 58.0 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 288 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.31 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,013 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gheorgheni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.42 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 129 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.03 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 216 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gheorgheni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 216 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 83 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gheorgheni
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 trade588 · 21.6%
- Administrative and support services313 · 11.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical260 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage245 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing240 · 8.8%
- Construction212 · 7.8%
- Real estate151 · 5.5%
- Accommodation and food services150 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)406 · 14.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)405 · 14.9%
- Specialised construction activities200 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines192 · 7.0%
- Office administration and business support activities191 · 7.0%
- Real estate activities151 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings138 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities135 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities133 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities123 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gheorgheni?
Gheorgheni has 18,429 residents (2026), ranking 121 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gheorgheni?
Gheorgheni covers 220.5 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Gheorgheni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gheorgheni went from 20,034 to 18,429, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Gheorgheni?
Gheorgheni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.720, longitude 25.590.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gheorgheni?
In Gheorgheni, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,881 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gheorgheni?
In Gheorgheni, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.86 km (2025), ranking 972 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Gheorgheni?
The nearest to Gheorgheni are Lăzarea (6.5 km), Voșlăbeni (12 km), Ciumani (14 km), Ditrău (16 km), Suseni (16 km).