Remetea (Harghita County): population and statistics
Remetea has a population of 6,301 (2026) across 107.7 km², or 58.5 people per km². It ranks 513 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,301 residents
- 107.7 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Remetea ranks No. 10 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.3 ‰ in Remetea, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Remetea, compared with an average of 4.1 per 10,000 inh. in Harghita County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Remetea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (95 businesses).
Remetea in numbers
Where is Remetea?
Population of Remetea over time
Remetea had 6,396 residents in 2016 and 6,301 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,402 |
| 2022 | 6,367 |
| 2023 | 6,353 |
| 2024 | 6,358 |
| 2025 | 6,324 |
| 2026 | 6,301 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,088 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Subcetate, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gheorgheni (18,429 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Remetea
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 | Remetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,087 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Remetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.97 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,776 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,197 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 401 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.8 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 719 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Remetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.40 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 167 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 460 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 192 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Remetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.0 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,924 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Remetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 188 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 435 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Remetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,101 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 772 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Remetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.8 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,745 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.03 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 506 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Remetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Remetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Remetea
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 trade112 · 20.6%
- Construction75 · 13.8%
- Transport and storage70 · 12.9%
- Administrative and support services68 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing46 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical37 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 6.1%
- Real estate19 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)95 · 17.5%
- Specialised construction activities71 · 13.1%
- Construction of buildings69 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines62 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering37 · 6.8%
- Office administration and business support activities35 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities30 · 5.5%
- Forestry and logging22 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Remetea?
Remetea has 6,301 residents (2026), ranking 513 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Remetea?
Remetea covers 107.7 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Remetea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Remetea went from 6,396 to 6,301, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Remetea?
Remetea is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.813, longitude 25.381.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Remetea?
In Remetea, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,087 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Remetea?
In Remetea, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Remetea?
The nearest to Remetea are Subcetate (4.5 km), Gălăuțaș (9.0 km), Joseni (12 km), Lăzarea (13 km), Sărmaș (13 km).