Păuleni-Ciuc: population and statistics
Păuleni-Ciuc has a population of 2,277 (2026) across 47.2 km², or 48.2 people per km². It ranks 2,088 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +18.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,277 residents
- 47.2 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Păuleni-Ciuc ranks No. 45 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.3 ‰ in Păuleni-Ciuc, compared with an average of 11.0 ‰ in Harghita County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.44 ‰ in Păuleni-Ciuc, compared with an average of 1.53 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Păuleni-Ciuc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Păuleni-Ciuc in numbers
Where is Păuleni-Ciuc?
Population of Păuleni-Ciuc over time
Păuleni-Ciuc had 1,923 residents in 2016 and 2,277 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,049 |
| 2022 | 2,078 |
| 2023 | 2,113 |
| 2024 | 2,176 |
| 2025 | 2,238 |
| 2026 | 2,277 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,616 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frumoasa (3,783 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Păuleni-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 | Păuleni-Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.4 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 357 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păuleni-Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.12 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,257 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.27 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 942 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,548 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 413.7 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,526 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.4 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 536 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Păuleni-Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.77 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 336 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 233 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 576 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păuleni-Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.6 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 740 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,941 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păuleni-Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Păuleni-Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 242 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.0 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 272 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păuleni-Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.3 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,833 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.42 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 358 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Păuleni-Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Păuleni-Ciuc | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păuleni-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 trade51 · 18.4%
- Administrative and support services33 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing27 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage27 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 9.4%
- Construction22 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 7.6%
- Information and communication19 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 8.7%
- Office administration and business support activities23 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 7.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 6.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities17 · 6.1%
- Accommodation14 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 4.3%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities12 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păuleni-Ciuc?
Păuleni-Ciuc has 2,277 residents (2026), ranking 2,088 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păuleni-Ciuc?
Păuleni-Ciuc covers 47.2 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Păuleni-Ciuc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păuleni-Ciuc went from 1,923 to 2,277, a change of +18.4%.
Where is Păuleni-Ciuc?
Păuleni-Ciuc is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.401, longitude 25.899.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păuleni-Ciuc?
In Păuleni-Ciuc, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,133 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păuleni-Ciuc?
In Păuleni-Ciuc, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.44 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,941 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Păuleni-Ciuc?
The nearest to Păuleni-Ciuc are Frumoasa (4.4 km), Leliceni (6.5 km), Miercurea Ciuc (8.6 km), Mihăileni (11 km), Lunca de Sus (13 km).