Sânsimion: population and statistics
Sânsimion has a population of 3,602 (2026) across 66.5 km², or 54.2 people per km². It ranks 1,236 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,602 residents
- 66.5 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Sânsimion ranks No. 26 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.8 ‰ in Sânsimion, compared with an average of 11.0 ‰ in Harghita County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.11 km in Sânsimion, compared with an average of 4.61 km in Harghita County and 3.05 km nationally.
Sânsimion: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Sânsimion in numbers
Where is Sânsimion?
Population of Sânsimion over time
Sânsimion had 3,637 residents in 2016 and 3,602 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,633 |
| 2022 | 3,619 |
| 2023 | 3,613 |
| 2024 | 3,613 |
| 2025 | 3,609 |
| 2026 | 3,602 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,307 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sântimbru, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Ciuc (39,358 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Sânsimion
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 | Sânsimion | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânsimion | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.97 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,526 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,417 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,676 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 393.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,729 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.7 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 727 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânsimion | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.39 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,244 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânsimion | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 172 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânsimion | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.2 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,503 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.11 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,527 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânsimion | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânsimion | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânsimion
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 trade44 · 19.8%
- Manufacturing31 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage26 · 11.7%
- Construction25 · 11.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 5.9%
- Other service activities10 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 8.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing11 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânsimion?
Sânsimion has 3,602 residents (2026), ranking 1,236 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânsimion?
Sânsimion covers 66.5 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Sânsimion growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânsimion went from 3,637 to 3,602, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Sânsimion?
Sânsimion is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.232, longitude 25.833.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânsimion?
In Sânsimion, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,966 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânsimion?
In Sânsimion, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.11 km (2025), ranking 1,527 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Sânsimion?
The nearest to Sânsimion are Sântimbru (4.3 km), Tușnad (6.8 km), Sâncrăieni (8.0 km), Băile Tușnad (10.0 km), Cozmeni (11 km).