Porumbeni: population and statistics
Porumbeni has a population of 1,978 (2026) across 41.9 km², or 47.2 people per km². It ranks 2,343 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,978 residents
- 41.9 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Porumbeni ranks No. 56 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.1 ‰ in Porumbeni, compared with an average of 7.6 ‰ in Harghita County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 146 ‰ in Porumbeni, compared with an average of 159 ‰ in Harghita County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Porumbeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Porumbeni in numbers
Where is Porumbeni?
Population of Porumbeni over time
Porumbeni had 1,890 residents in 2016 and 1,978 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,913 |
| 2022 | 1,946 |
| 2023 | 1,961 |
| 2024 | 1,975 |
| 2025 | 1,972 |
| 2026 | 1,978 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,867 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mugeni (3,669 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Porumbeni
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 | Porumbeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Porumbeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.57 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,620 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.02 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 943 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 805 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,787 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 407.0 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.8 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,634 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 377 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Porumbeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.26 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 602 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 302 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 430 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Porumbeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,548 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Porumbeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 148 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 601 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Porumbeni | 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) | 27 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,058 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.3 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 351 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Porumbeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.8 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,285 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.52 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,436 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Porumbeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Porumbeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 146 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 375 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Porumbeni
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 trade31 · 19.7%
- Administrative and support services19 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage17 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.9%
- Construction12 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.0%
- Education8 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 17.8%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 11.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 7.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.1%
- Education8 · 5.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings7 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Porumbeni?
Porumbeni has 1,978 residents (2026), ranking 2,343 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Porumbeni?
Porumbeni covers 41.9 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Porumbeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Porumbeni went from 1,890 to 1,978, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Porumbeni?
Porumbeni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.260, longitude 25.117.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Porumbeni?
In Porumbeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 266 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Porumbeni?
In Porumbeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 146 ‰ (2025), ranking 375 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Porumbeni?
The nearest to Porumbeni are Mugeni (5.7 km), Dârjiu (6.8 km), Cristuru Secuiesc (7.2 km), Vânători (7.5 km), Șimonești (11 km).