Miercurea Ciuc: population and statistics
Miercurea Ciuc has a population of 39,358 (2026) across 118.8 km², or 331 people per km². It ranks 57 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 39,358 residents
- 118.8 km²
- 331 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Miercurea Ciuc ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.53 ‰ in Miercurea Ciuc, compared with an average of 2.08 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 273 ‰ in Miercurea Ciuc, compared with an average of 159 ‰ in Harghita County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Miercurea Ciuc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (889 businesses).
Miercurea Ciuc in numbers
Where is Miercurea Ciuc?
Population of Miercurea Ciuc over time
Miercurea Ciuc had 42,137 residents in 2016 and 39,358 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,065 |
| 2022 | 40,777 |
| 2023 | 40,441 |
| 2024 | 40,001 |
| 2025 | 39,634 |
| 2026 | 39,358 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,646 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
All indicators for Miercurea Ciuc
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 | Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,635 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.84 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,472 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,785 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 17,908 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 59 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.0 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.0 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.35 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 888 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 511 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 148 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.9 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.78 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 508 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 30 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 | Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 871 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 248 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 374 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.0 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 633 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.29 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,263 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 6.53 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 21 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.60 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 46 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 273 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 25 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Miercurea Ciuc
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 trade1,255 · 18.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical905 · 13.3%
- Administrative and support services721 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing569 · 8.3%
- Transport and storage544 · 8.0%
- Construction483 · 7.1%
- Information and communication426 · 6.2%
- Real estate368 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)889 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)697 · 10.2%
- Office administration and business support activities478 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities419 · 6.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities411 · 6.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy399 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities368 · 5.4%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing355 · 5.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines340 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities318 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Miercurea Ciuc?
Miercurea Ciuc has 39,358 residents (2026), ranking 57 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Miercurea Ciuc?
Miercurea Ciuc covers 118.8 km², with a density of 331 people per km².
Is the population of Miercurea Ciuc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Miercurea Ciuc went from 42,137 to 39,358, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Miercurea Ciuc?
Miercurea Ciuc is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.359, longitude 25.804.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Miercurea Ciuc?
In Miercurea Ciuc, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.53 ‰ (2024), ranking 21 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Miercurea Ciuc?
In Miercurea Ciuc, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 273 ‰ (2025), ranking 25 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Miercurea Ciuc?
The nearest to Miercurea Ciuc are Leliceni (5.9 km), Sâncrăieni (6.5 km), Păuleni-Ciuc (8.6 km), Ciceu (9.0 km), Siculeni (9.9 km).