Joseni: population and statistics
Joseni has a population of 5,731 (2026) across 223.2 km², or 25.7 people per km². It ranks 609 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,731 residents
- 223.2 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Joseni ranks No. 13 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.0 ‰ in Joseni, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.7 in Joseni, compared with an average of 4.1 per 10,000 inh. in Harghita County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Joseni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (121 businesses).
Joseni in numbers
Where is Joseni?
Population of Joseni over time
Joseni had 5,831 residents in 2016 and 5,731 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,745 |
| 2022 | 5,686 |
| 2023 | 5,726 |
| 2024 | 5,713 |
| 2025 | 5,709 |
| 2026 | 5,731 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciumani, 11.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gheorgheni (18,429 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Joseni
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 | Joseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,160 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Joseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.93 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,791 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,671 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 554 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466.1 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Joseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.2 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 948 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.57 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,080 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Joseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 610 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Joseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 369 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.4 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 253 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Joseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.8 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,126 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.81 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 413 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Joseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Joseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Joseni
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 trade158 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage90 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing86 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services74 · 10.2%
- Construction64 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing47 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services47 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical38 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)121 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)111 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines71 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities61 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities54 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings44 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities36 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)34 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities33 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Joseni?
Joseni has 5,731 residents (2026), ranking 609 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Joseni?
Joseni covers 223.2 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Joseni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Joseni went from 5,831 to 5,731, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Joseni?
Joseni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.705, longitude 25.360.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Joseni?
In Joseni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,160 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Joseni?
In Joseni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,808 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Joseni?
The nearest to Joseni are Ciumani (12 km), Remetea (12 km), Praid (13 km), Lăzarea (14 km), Subcetate (17 km).