Lunca de Jos: population and statistics
Lunca de Jos has a population of 5,549 (2026) across 138.8 km², or 40.0 people per km². It ranks 633 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,549 residents
- 138.8 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Lunca de Jos ranks No. 15 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.7 ‰ in Lunca de Jos, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 ‰ in Lunca de Jos, compared with an average of 0.74 ‰ in Harghita County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Lunca de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Lunca de Jos in numbers
Where is Lunca de Jos?
Population of Lunca de Jos over time
Lunca de Jos had 5,675 residents in 2016 and 5,549 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,627 |
| 2022 | 5,594 |
| 2023 | 5,594 |
| 2024 | 5,593 |
| 2025 | 5,566 |
| 2026 | 5,549 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,438 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ghimeș-Făget, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Ciuc (39,358 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Lunca de Jos
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 | Lunca de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,053 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,965 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lunca de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,577 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 599 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 464.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,839 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.9 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 580 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lunca de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.8 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,609 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.62 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,028 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lunca de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lunca de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 434 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 401 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46.9 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 230 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Lunca de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lunca de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 132 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lunca de Jos
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 trade61 · 22.4%
- Manufacturing36 · 13.2%
- Transport and storage26 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services24 · 8.8%
- Construction22 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 11.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)22 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 7.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 7.4%
- Forestry and logging17 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings12 · 4.4%
- Accommodation12 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lunca de Jos?
Lunca de Jos has 5,549 residents (2026), ranking 633 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lunca de Jos?
Lunca de Jos covers 138.8 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Lunca de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lunca de Jos went from 5,675 to 5,549, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Lunca de Jos?
Lunca de Jos is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.578, longitude 25.995.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lunca de Jos?
In Lunca de Jos, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,053 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lunca de Jos?
In Lunca de Jos, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,034 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Lunca de Jos?
The nearest to Lunca de Jos are Ghimeș-Făget (5.5 km), Lunca de Sus (8.1 km), Palanca (11 km), Tomești (13 km), Mihăileni (14 km).