Mugeni: population and statistics
Mugeni has a population of 3,669 (2026) across 64.4 km², or 57.0 people per km². It ranks 1,213 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,669 residents
- 64.4 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Mugeni ranks No. 24 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.27 ‰ in Mugeni, compared with an average of 1.53 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.9 ‰ in Mugeni, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Mugeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Mugeni in numbers
Where is Mugeni?
Population of Mugeni over time
Mugeni had 3,605 residents in 2016 and 3,669 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,625 |
| 2022 | 3,606 |
| 2023 | 3,610 |
| 2024 | 3,656 |
| 2025 | 3,668 |
| 2026 | 3,669 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,022 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dârjiu, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Odorheiu Secuiesc (35,917 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Mugeni
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 | Mugeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,930 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) | 8.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mugeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.26 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,987 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,159 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,757 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,189 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 478.9 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,662 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mugeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.18 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 306 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 144 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 778 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mugeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.4 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,840 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,994 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mugeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 689 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mugeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,005 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mugeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.8 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,672 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mugeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mugeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mugeni
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 trade59 · 18.7%
- Manufacturing40 · 12.7%
- Administrative and support services35 · 11.1%
- Construction32 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage29 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 5.7%
- Other service activities17 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 9.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings21 · 6.6%
- Office administration and business support activities19 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 4.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities14 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)13 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mugeni?
Mugeni has 3,669 residents (2026), ranking 1,213 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mugeni?
Mugeni covers 64.4 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Mugeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mugeni went from 3,605 to 3,669, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Mugeni?
Mugeni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.253, longitude 25.191.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mugeni?
In Mugeni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.27 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,994 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mugeni?
In Mugeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,930 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Mugeni?
The nearest to Mugeni are Dârjiu (5.4 km), Porumbeni (5.7 km), Ulieș (9.4 km), Feliceni (9.8 km), Odorheiu Secuiesc (11 km).