Mihăileni (Harghita County): population and statistics
Mihăileni has a population of 2,741 (2026) across 82.7 km², or 33.1 people per km². It ranks 1,755 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,741 residents
- 82.7 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Mihăileni ranks No. 37 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.8 ‰ in Mihăileni, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 75.9 m² in Mihăileni, compared with an average of 53.5 m² in Harghita County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Mihăileni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Mihăileni in numbers
Where is Mihăileni?
Population of Mihăileni over time
Mihăileni had 2,740 residents in 2016 and 2,741 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,768 |
| 2022 | 2,755 |
| 2023 | 2,754 |
| 2024 | 2,752 |
| 2025 | 2,739 |
| 2026 | 2,741 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,584 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Frumoasa, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lunca de Jos (5,549 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Mihăileni
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 | Mihăileni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,082 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihăileni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.86 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,548 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,428 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,655 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 521.0 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 75.9 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 63 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mihăileni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.72 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 774 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 963 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihăileni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,974 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mihăileni | 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) | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mihăileni | 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) | 36 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mihăileni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.3 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,099 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.38 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 208 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mihăileni | 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) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihăileni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 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: Mihăileni
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 trade28 · 17.4%
- Manufacturing18 · 11.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 11.2%
- Construction16 · 9.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 8.1%
- Transport and storage12 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 9.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 8.1%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings10 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihăileni?
Mihăileni has 2,741 residents (2026), ranking 1,755 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mihăileni?
Mihăileni covers 82.7 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Mihăileni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mihăileni went from 2,740 to 2,741, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Mihăileni?
Mihăileni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.493, longitude 25.858.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihăileni?
In Mihăileni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,082 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Mihăileni?
In Mihăileni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 75.9 m² (2025), ranking 63 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Mihăileni?
The nearest to Mihăileni are Frumoasa (6.9 km), Tomești (8.1 km), Lunca de Sus (8.7 km), Păuleni-Ciuc (11 km), Siculeni (13 km).