Racu: population and statistics
Racu has a population of 1,619 (2026) across 46.5 km², or 34.8 people per km². It ranks 2,643 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,619 residents
- 46.5 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Racu ranks No. 60 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.1 ‰ in Racu, compared with an average of 7.6 ‰ in Harghita County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 11.1 m³ in Racu, compared with an average of 33.9 m³ in Harghita County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Racu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Racu in numbers
Where is Racu?
Population of Racu over time
Racu had 1,638 residents in 2016 and 1,619 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,625 |
| 2022 | 1,595 |
| 2023 | 1,606 |
| 2024 | 1,602 |
| 2025 | 1,621 |
| 2026 | 1,619 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,517 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Siculeni (2,671 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Racu
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 | Racu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,844 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) | 13.0 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Racu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.96 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,102 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,039 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 866 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,695 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 534.9 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,043 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Racu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.6 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.24 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,366 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Racu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 705 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Racu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 523 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 356 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.8 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 266 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Racu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.1 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,317 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.52 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 264 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Racu | 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) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Racu
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 trade23 · 17.6%
- Administrative and support services17 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing16 · 12.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage11 · 8.4%
- Construction10 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.3%
- Other service activities7 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 5.3%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing7 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.3%
- Accommodation6 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Racu?
Racu has 1,619 residents (2026), ranking 2,643 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Racu?
Racu covers 46.5 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Racu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Racu went from 1,638 to 1,619, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Racu?
Racu is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.452, longitude 25.688.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racu?
In Racu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 266 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Racu?
In Racu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 11.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,317 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Racu?
The nearest to Racu are Siculeni (3.7 km), Ciceu (5.4 km), Mădăraș (6.3 km), Dănești (8.1 km), Cârța (11 km).