Sâncrăieni: population and statistics
Sâncrăieni has a population of 2,707 (2026) across 52.2 km², or 51.8 people per km². It ranks 1,777 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,707 residents
- 52.2 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Sâncrăieni ranks No. 38 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 7 ‰ in Sâncrăieni, compared with an average of 727 ‰ in Harghita County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 291 ‰ in Sâncrăieni, compared with an average of 220 ‰ in Harghita County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Sâncrăieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Sâncrăieni in numbers
Where is Sâncrăieni?
Population of Sâncrăieni over time
Sâncrăieni had 2,619 residents in 2016 and 2,707 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,644 |
| 2022 | 2,649 |
| 2023 | 2,653 |
| 2024 | 2,664 |
| 2025 | 2,684 |
| 2026 | 2,707 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,315 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sântimbru, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Ciuc (39,358 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Sâncrăieni
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 | Sâncrăieni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 908 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,949 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sâncrăieni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.50 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,187 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.22 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 856 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,536 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,470 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 567.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 792 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.6 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 667 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.06 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 251 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sâncrăieni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.21 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 497 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 199 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 656 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sâncrăieni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.2 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 623 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.96 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sâncrăieni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 291 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 191 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 419 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sâncrăieni | 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) | 7 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 504 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sâncrăieni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.7 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 611 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.76 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 324 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sâncrăieni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sâncrăieni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sâncrăieni
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 trade82 · 21.7%
- Manufacturing47 · 12.4%
- Administrative and support services43 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage36 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 7.9%
- Construction29 · 7.7%
- Real estate20 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities20 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 3.7%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities12 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sâncrăieni?
Sâncrăieni has 2,707 residents (2026), ranking 1,777 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sâncrăieni?
Sâncrăieni covers 52.2 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Sâncrăieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sâncrăieni went from 2,619 to 2,707, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Sâncrăieni?
Sâncrăieni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.301, longitude 25.802.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sâncrăieni?
In Sâncrăieni, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,183 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sâncrăieni?
In Sâncrăieni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 291 ‰ (2024), ranking 191 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Sâncrăieni?
The nearest to Sâncrăieni are Sântimbru (4.4 km), Miercurea Ciuc (6.5 km), Leliceni (7.5 km), Sânsimion (8.0 km), Păuleni-Ciuc (13 km).