Subcetate: population and statistics
Subcetate has a population of 1,686 (2026) across 51.7 km², or 32.6 people per km². It ranks 2,596 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,686 residents
- 51.7 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Subcetate ranks No. 59 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 276 ‰ in Subcetate, compared with an average of 159 ‰ in Harghita County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.1 ‰ in Subcetate, compared with an average of 7.6 ‰ in Harghita County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Subcetate: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Subcetate in numbers
Where is Subcetate?
Neighbouring localities
- Remetea4.5 km · 6,301
- Gălăuțaș4.5 km · 2,235
- Sărmaș9.7 km · 3,604
- Ditrău14 km · 5,638
- Lăzarea15 km · 3,571
- Stânceni15 km · 1,305
- Toplița15 km · 14,715
- Joseni17 km · 5,731
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Subcetate over time
Subcetate had 1,874 residents in 2016 and 1,686 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,763 |
| 2022 | 1,749 |
| 2023 | 1,730 |
| 2024 | 1,708 |
| 2025 | 1,688 |
| 2026 | 1,686 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,238 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Remetea (6,301 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Subcetate
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 | Subcetate | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Subcetate | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 922 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,585 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 546.9 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Subcetate | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.37 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Subcetate | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 719 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 797 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Subcetate | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Subcetate | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 276 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 23 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Subcetate
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 trade22 · 20.0%
- Manufacturing14 · 12.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage11 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services11 · 10.0%
- Construction10 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 16.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 9.1%
- Forestry and logging9 · 8.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy8 · 7.3%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 7.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities7 · 6.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Subcetate?
Subcetate has 1,686 residents (2026), ranking 2,596 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Subcetate?
Subcetate covers 51.7 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Subcetate growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Subcetate went from 1,874 to 1,686, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Subcetate?
Subcetate is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.853, longitude 25.387.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Subcetate?
In Subcetate, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 276 ‰ (2025), ranking 23 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Subcetate?
In Subcetate, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 452 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Subcetate?
The nearest to Subcetate are Remetea (4.5 km), Gălăuțaș (4.5 km), Sărmaș (9.7 km), Ditrău (14 km), Lăzarea (15 km).