Odorheiu Secuiesc: population and statistics
Odorheiu Secuiesc has a population of 35,917 (2026) across 47.1 km², or 762 people per km². It ranks 64 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 35,917 residents
- 47.1 km²
- 762 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Odorheiu Secuiesc ranks No. 2 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.71 ‰ in Odorheiu Secuiesc, compared with an average of 2.08 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 236 ‰ in Odorheiu Secuiesc, compared with an average of 159 ‰ in Harghita County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Odorheiu Secuiesc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (902 businesses).
Odorheiu Secuiesc in numbers
Where is Odorheiu Secuiesc?
Neighbouring localities
- Feliceni4.5 km · 3,743
- Satu Mare5.4 km · 2,076
- Brădești7.0 km · 2,212
- Mărtiniș9.2 km · 2,922
- Mugeni11 km · 3,669
- Dealu11 km · 4,287
- Lupeni13 km · 4,837
- Ulieș13 km · 1,178
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Odorheiu Secuiesc over time
Odorheiu Secuiesc had 38,593 residents in 2016 and 35,917 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,761 |
| 2022 | 37,348 |
| 2023 | 36,920 |
| 2024 | 36,554 |
| 2025 | 36,213 |
| 2026 | 35,917 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,599 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Feliceni, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sfântu Gheorghe (59,845 residents), 62 km away.
All indicators for Odorheiu Secuiesc
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 | Odorheiu Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Odorheiu Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.30 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,558 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.61 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,181 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 15,279 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 70 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 425.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,349 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.7 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,647 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.25 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 985 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Odorheiu Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.80 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 849 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 506 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 154 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Odorheiu Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.7 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 291 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Odorheiu Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 411 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 70 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 | Odorheiu Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 323 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 498 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Odorheiu Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.6 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 718 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,385 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Odorheiu Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.71 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 48 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.28 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 118 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Odorheiu Secuiesc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 236 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 59 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Odorheiu Secuiesc
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 trade1,190 · 19.0%
- Administrative and support services748 · 11.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical724 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage555 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing533 · 8.5%
- Construction407 · 6.5%
- Information and communication390 · 6.2%
- Real estate386 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)902 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)727 · 11.6%
- Office administration and business support activities481 · 7.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines401 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities386 · 6.2%
- Specialised construction activities365 · 5.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy350 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities326 · 5.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities294 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities284 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Odorheiu Secuiesc?
Odorheiu Secuiesc has 35,917 residents (2026), ranking 64 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Odorheiu Secuiesc?
Odorheiu Secuiesc covers 47.1 km², with a density of 762 people per km².
Is the population of Odorheiu Secuiesc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Odorheiu Secuiesc went from 38,593 to 35,917, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Odorheiu Secuiesc?
Odorheiu Secuiesc is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.314, longitude 25.302.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Odorheiu Secuiesc?
In Odorheiu Secuiesc, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.71 ‰ (2024), ranking 48 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 Odorheiu Secuiesc?
In Odorheiu Secuiesc, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 236 ‰ (2025), ranking 59 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Odorheiu Secuiesc?
The nearest to Odorheiu Secuiesc are Feliceni (4.5 km), Satu Mare (5.4 km), Brădești (7.0 km), Mărtiniș (9.2 km), Mugeni (11 km).