Mărtiniș: population and statistics
Mărtiniș has a population of 2,922 (2026) across 141.6 km², or 20.6 people per km². It ranks 1,640 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,922 residents
- 141.6 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Mărtiniș ranks No. 32 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.6 ‰ in Mărtiniș, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.34 ‰ in Mărtiniș, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Harghita County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Mărtiniș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Mărtiniș in numbers
Where is Mărtiniș?
Population of Mărtiniș over time
Mărtiniș had 2,929 residents in 2016 and 2,922 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,889 |
| 2022 | 2,881 |
| 2023 | 2,895 |
| 2024 | 2,922 |
| 2025 | 2,902 |
| 2026 | 2,922 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Satu Mare, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Odorheiu Secuiesc (35,917 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Mărtiniș
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 | Mărtiniș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărtiniș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.98 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 639 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,303 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,029 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 929 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 694.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 277 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.7 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,744 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărtiniș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.1 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,536 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărtiniș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 188 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mărtiniș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.1 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 597 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.13 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 635 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mărtiniș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mărtiniș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mărtiniș
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 trade51 · 23.9%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing23 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage19 · 8.9%
- Construction18 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services18 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 7.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings13 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 5.2%
- Accommodation9 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărtiniș?
Mărtiniș has 2,922 residents (2026), ranking 1,640 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărtiniș?
Mărtiniș covers 141.6 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Mărtiniș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărtiniș went from 2,929 to 2,922, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Mărtiniș?
Mărtiniș is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.282, longitude 25.412.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărtiniș?
In Mărtiniș, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,042 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărtiniș?
In Mărtiniș, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.34 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,303 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Mărtiniș?
The nearest to Mărtiniș are Satu Mare (6.7 km), Merești (8.6 km), Odorheiu Secuiesc (9.2 km), Brădești (9.4 km), Vlăhița (11 km).