Săcel (Harghita County): population and statistics
Săcel has a population of 1,144 (2026) across 73.0 km², or 15.7 people per km². It ranks 2,968 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,144 residents
- 73.0 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Săcel ranks No. 66 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.6 ‰ in Săcel, compared with an average of 7.6 ‰ in Harghita County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.1 ‰ in Săcel, compared with an average of 38.2 ‰ in Harghita County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Săcel: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (4 businesses).
Săcel in numbers
Where is Săcel?
Population of Săcel over time
Săcel had 1,256 residents in 2016 and 1,144 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,224 |
| 2022 | 1,223 |
| 2023 | 1,203 |
| 2024 | 1,181 |
| 2025 | 1,156 |
| 2026 | 1,144 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,218 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Săcel
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 | Săcel | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 29 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săcel | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 716 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,913 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 625.9 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 494 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.8 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Săcel | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.78 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 335 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 972 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săcel | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.1 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,108 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,893 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săcel | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 15.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 63 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Săcel | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 622 of 2,833 |
Education
| Indicator | Săcel | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săcel
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
- Manufacturing5 · 29.4%
- Wholesale and retail trade4 · 23.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 17.6%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 17.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 23.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săcel?
Săcel has 1,144 residents (2026), ranking 2,968 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săcel?
Săcel covers 73.0 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Săcel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săcel went from 1,256 to 1,144, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Săcel?
Săcel is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.348, longitude 24.912.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcel?
In Săcel, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 29 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcel?
In Săcel, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,108 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Săcel?
The nearest to Săcel are Vețca (8.1 km), Avrămești (8.6 km), Secuieni (9.4 km), Fântânele (10 km), Sângeorgiu de Pădure (11 km).