Lueta: population and statistics
Lueta has a population of 3,599 (2026) across 102.3 km², or 35.2 people per km². It ranks 1,239 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,599 residents
- 102.3 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Lueta ranks No. 27 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.8 ‰ in Lueta, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.28 ‰ in Lueta, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Harghita County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Lueta: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Lueta in numbers
Where is Lueta?
Population of Lueta over time
Lueta had 3,702 residents in 2016 and 3,599 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,634 |
| 2022 | 3,628 |
| 2023 | 3,625 |
| 2024 | 3,624 |
| 2025 | 3,607 |
| 2026 | 3,599 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,324 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vlăhița (7,516 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Lueta
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 | Lueta | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,794 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,123 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lueta | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.34 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 204 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,357 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,220 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 780 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616.8 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.5 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,007 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.78 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 426 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lueta | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,105 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,713 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lueta | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lueta | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 758 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 274 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 421 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lueta | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.7 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 611 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.42 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 589 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lueta | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lueta | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lueta
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 trade41 · 19.3%
- Construction25 · 11.8%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services25 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage19 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing13 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings19 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 9.0%
- Civil engineering14 · 6.6%
- Accommodation12 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lueta?
Lueta has 3,599 residents (2026), ranking 1,239 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lueta?
Lueta covers 102.3 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Lueta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lueta went from 3,702 to 3,599, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Lueta?
Lueta is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.296, longitude 25.570.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lueta?
In Lueta, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,123 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lueta?
In Lueta, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.28 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,357 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Lueta?
The nearest to Lueta are Vlăhița (6.3 km), Merești (10 km), Mărtiniș (12 km), Căpâlnița (13 km), Brăduț (13 km).