Suseni (Harghita County): population and statistics
Suseni has a population of 5,144 (2026) across 222.9 km², or 23.1 people per km². It ranks 715 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,144 residents
- 222.9 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Suseni ranks No. 16 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Suseni, compared with an average of 2.08 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.39 ‰ in Suseni, compared with an average of 1.53 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Suseni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (82 businesses).
Suseni in numbers
Where is Suseni?
Population of Suseni over time
Suseni had 5,284 residents in 2016 and 5,144 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,200 |
| 2022 | 5,182 |
| 2023 | 5,167 |
| 2024 | 5,165 |
| 2025 | 5,161 |
| 2026 | 5,144 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,224 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Voșlăbeni, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gheorgheni (18,429 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Suseni
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 | Suseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.64 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,884 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.36 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,334 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,614 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 579 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 508.2 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.2 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.33 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 544 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.7 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,963 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 813 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Suseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 906 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 821 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Suseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.6 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 967 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.19 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 379 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Suseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Suseni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Suseni
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 trade115 · 23.5%
- Manufacturing68 · 13.9%
- Transport and storage49 · 10.0%
- Construction46 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services44 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical36 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)82 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)76 · 15.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)43 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 8.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings33 · 6.7%
- Forestry and logging28 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities20 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suseni?
Suseni has 5,144 residents (2026), ranking 715 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Suseni?
Suseni covers 222.9 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Suseni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suseni went from 5,284 to 5,144, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Suseni?
Suseni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.575, longitude 25.561.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suseni?
In Suseni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,726 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suseni?
In Suseni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.39 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,963 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Suseni?
The nearest to Suseni are Voșlăbeni (9.1 km), Dănești (9.4 km), Ciumani (9.4 km), Cârța (10.0 km), Mădăraș (11 km).