Siculeni: population and statistics
Siculeni has a population of 2,671 (2026) across 40.3 km², or 66.3 people per km². It ranks 1,799 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,671 residents
- 40.3 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Siculeni ranks No. 40 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.37 ‰ in Siculeni, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Harghita County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 158 ‰ in Siculeni, compared with an average of 220 ‰ in Harghita County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Siculeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Siculeni in numbers
Where is Siculeni?
Population of Siculeni over time
Siculeni had 2,866 residents in 2016 and 2,671 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,762 |
| 2022 | 2,763 |
| 2023 | 2,755 |
| 2024 | 2,720 |
| 2025 | 2,696 |
| 2026 | 2,671 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,646 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ciceu, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Miercurea Ciuc (39,358 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Siculeni
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 | Siculeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Siculeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.40 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,011 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,128 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,211 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.3 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.4 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Siculeni | 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) | 1.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Siculeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 158 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 552 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Siculeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 204 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 621 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.0 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 226 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Siculeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.1 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,060 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.53 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 350 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Siculeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Siculeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 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: Siculeni
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 trade49 · 19.1%
- Manufacturing32 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services28 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage24 · 9.4%
- Construction16 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 6.2%
- Other service activities14 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 8.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 8.2%
- Office administration and business support activities19 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 5.9%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.5%
- Accommodation13 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Siculeni?
Siculeni has 2,671 residents (2026), ranking 1,799 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Siculeni?
Siculeni covers 40.3 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Siculeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Siculeni went from 2,866 to 2,671, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Siculeni?
Siculeni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.428, longitude 25.722.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Siculeni?
In Siculeni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.37 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,274 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Siculeni?
In Siculeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 158 ‰ (2024), ranking 552 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Siculeni?
The nearest to Siculeni are Ciceu (2.7 km), Racu (3.7 km), Miercurea Ciuc (9.9 km), Mădăraș (10.0 km), Dănești (11 km).