Leliceni: population and statistics
Leliceni has a population of 2,580 (2026) across 36.3 km², or 71.1 people per km². It ranks 1,857 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +20.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,580 residents
- 36.3 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Leliceni ranks No. 41 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.4 ‰ in Leliceni, compared with an average of 11.0 ‰ in Harghita County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.02 ‰ in Leliceni, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Harghita County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Leliceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Leliceni in numbers
Where is Leliceni?
Population of Leliceni over time
Leliceni had 2,141 residents in 2016 and 2,580 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,350 |
| 2022 | 2,373 |
| 2023 | 2,403 |
| 2024 | 2,449 |
| 2025 | 2,521 |
| 2026 | 2,580 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,083 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Ciuc (39,358 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Leliceni
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 | Leliceni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.2 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 225 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,904 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leliceni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.35 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 845 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.02 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 48 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,176 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,118 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.8 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,944 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.3 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 413 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.08 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 63 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Leliceni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.84 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 761 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 81 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 898 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leliceni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.6 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 740 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.55 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,101 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leliceni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Leliceni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 929 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Leliceni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.1 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,649 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.53 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 745 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Leliceni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Leliceni
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 trade63 · 18.8%
- Administrative and support services40 · 11.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical39 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing33 · 9.8%
- Transport and storage28 · 8.3%
- Construction24 · 7.1%
- Information and communication18 · 5.4%
- Education17 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 6.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 6.2%
- Education17 · 5.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy16 · 4.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities16 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings15 · 4.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leliceni?
Leliceni has 2,580 residents (2026), ranking 1,857 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Leliceni?
Leliceni covers 36.3 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Leliceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leliceni went from 2,141 to 2,580, a change of +20.5%.
Where is Leliceni?
Leliceni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.345, longitude 25.877.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leliceni?
In Leliceni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,129 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leliceni?
In Leliceni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.02 ‰ (2025), ranking 48 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Leliceni?
The nearest to Leliceni are Miercurea Ciuc (5.9 km), Păuleni-Ciuc (6.5 km), Sâncrăieni (7.5 km), Frumoasa (11 km), Sântimbru (11 km).