Praid: population and statistics
Praid has a population of 6,938 (2026) across 180.5 km², or 38.4 people per km². It ranks 446 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,938 residents
- 180.5 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Praid ranks No. 8 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.9 ‰ in Praid, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Praid, compared with an average of 4.1 per 10,000 inh. in Harghita County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Praid: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (57 businesses).
Praid in numbers
Where is Praid?
Population of Praid over time
Praid had 6,957 residents in 2016 and 6,938 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,957 |
| 2022 | 6,954 |
| 2023 | 6,938 |
| 2024 | 6,913 |
| 2025 | 6,916 |
| 2026 | 6,938 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,275 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vărșag, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gheorgheni (18,429 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Praid
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 | Praid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,134 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Praid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.30 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,685 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.15 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,302 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 379 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 475.9 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,701 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Praid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.3 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,402 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 | Praid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 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 | Praid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.1 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 118 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,836 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 127 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 227.9 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 55 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Praid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.2 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 699 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.22 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,282 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Praid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 526 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Praid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Praid
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 trade74 · 18.8%
- Accommodation and food services54 · 13.7%
- Administrative and support services51 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing39 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage35 · 8.9%
- Construction31 · 7.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation28 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 14.5%
- Accommodation40 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities33 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 7.4%
- Office administration and business support activities26 · 6.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities25 · 6.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities23 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings21 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Praid?
Praid has 6,938 residents (2026), ranking 446 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Praid?
Praid covers 180.5 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Praid growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Praid went from 6,957 to 6,938, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Praid?
Praid is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.604, longitude 25.264.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Praid?
In Praid, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,134 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Praid?
In Praid, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Praid?
The nearest to Praid are Vărșag (9.4 km), Corund (13 km), Joseni (13 km), Sovata (15 km), Ciumani (16 km).