Plăieșii de Jos: population and statistics
Plăieșii de Jos has a population of 2,803 (2026) across 295.7 km², or 9.5 people per km². It ranks 1,723 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,803 residents
- 295.7 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Plăieșii de Jos ranks No. 35 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.8 ‰ in Plăieșii de Jos, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.9% in Plăieșii de Jos, compared with an average of 2.9% in Harghita County and 2.0% nationally.
Plăieșii de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Plăieșii de Jos in numbers
Where is Plăieșii de Jos?
Population of Plăieșii de Jos over time
Plăieșii de Jos had 2,857 residents in 2016 and 2,803 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,806 |
| 2022 | 2,800 |
| 2023 | 2,793 |
| 2024 | 2,801 |
| 2025 | 2,804 |
| 2026 | 2,803 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,413 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Estelnic, 10.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ciucsângeorgiu (5,054 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Plăieșii de Jos
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 | Plăieșii de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plăieșii de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,715 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,241 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 611.8 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.8 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,871 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plăieșii de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.8 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,685 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plăieșii de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Plăieșii de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.95 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 236 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Plăieșii de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Plăieșii de Jos | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 176 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 197 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: Plăieșii de Jos
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 trade27 · 22.3%
- Manufacturing13 · 10.7%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services13 · 10.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 9.1%
- Construction11 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.8%
- Forestry and logging6 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plăieșii de Jos?
Plăieșii de Jos has 2,803 residents (2026), ranking 1,723 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Plăieșii de Jos?
Plăieșii de Jos covers 295.7 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Plăieșii de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plăieșii de Jos went from 2,857 to 2,803, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Plăieșii de Jos?
Plăieșii de Jos is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.229, longitude 26.140.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plăieșii de Jos?
In Plăieșii de Jos, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Plăieșii de Jos?
In Plăieșii de Jos, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.9% (2026), ranking 140 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Plăieșii de Jos?
The nearest to Plăieșii de Jos are Estelnic (11 km), Sânmartin (12 km), Poian (13 km), Ciucsângeorgiu (14 km), Cozmeni (14 km).