Șimonești: population and statistics
Șimonești has a population of 3,828 (2026) across 116.2 km², or 32.9 people per km². It ranks 1,146 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,828 residents
- 116.2 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Șimonești ranks No. 21 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.28 km in Șimonești, compared with an average of 3.58 km in Harghita County and 3.48 km nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Șimonești, compared with an average of 2.08 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Șimonești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Șimonești in numbers
Where is Șimonești?
Population of Șimonești over time
Șimonești had 3,942 residents in 2016 and 3,828 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,900 |
| 2022 | 3,871 |
| 2023 | 3,839 |
| 2024 | 3,819 |
| 2025 | 3,822 |
| 2026 | 3,828 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,272 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Avrămești, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cristuru Secuiesc (10,616 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Șimonești
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 | Șimonești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șimonești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.32 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 492 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,618 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,377 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.7 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,387 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.1 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,216 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,124 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șimonești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 960 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 966 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șimonești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.4 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,316 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șimonești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șimonești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 171 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 674 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 454 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șimonești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.4 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,159 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șimonești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șimonești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șimonești
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 trade48 · 20.0%
- Manufacturing30 · 12.5%
- Construction26 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services25 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage24 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings18 · 7.5%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)13 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șimonești?
Șimonești has 3,828 residents (2026), ranking 1,146 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șimonești?
Șimonești covers 116.2 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Șimonești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șimonești went from 3,942 to 3,828, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Șimonești?
Șimonești is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.357, longitude 25.096.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șimonești?
In Șimonești, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.28 km (2025), ranking 960 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șimonești?
In Șimonești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,575 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Șimonești?
The nearest to Șimonești are Avrămești (5.7 km), Cristuru Secuiesc (8.6 km), Atid (11 km), Porumbeni (11 km), Feliceni (12 km).