Tomești (Harghita County): population and statistics
Tomești has a population of 2,578 (2026) across 67.8 km², or 38.0 people per km². It ranks 1,861 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,578 residents
- 67.8 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Tomești ranks No. 42 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.5 ‰ in Tomești, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.39 ‰ in Tomești, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Harghita County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Tomești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Tomești in numbers
Where is Tomești?
Population of Tomești over time
Tomești had 2,670 residents in 2016 and 2,578 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,585 |
| 2022 | 2,564 |
| 2023 | 2,588 |
| 2024 | 2,587 |
| 2025 | 2,576 |
| 2026 | 2,578 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,492 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sândominic (6,170 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Tomești
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 | Tomești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,965 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tomești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.99 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,287 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,194 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,076 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 463.1 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,854 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.5 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 740 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 | Tomești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.5 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,422 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tomești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tomești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tomești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.1 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,984 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.26 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 286 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tomești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tomești | 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) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tomești
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 trade26 · 20.2%
- Construction17 · 13.2%
- Transport and storage15 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing13 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services13 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 10.9%
- Construction of buildings13 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.8%
- Civil engineering9 · 7.0%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 6.2%
- Forestry and logging5 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tomești?
Tomești has 2,578 residents (2026), ranking 1,861 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tomești?
Tomești covers 67.8 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Tomești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tomești went from 2,670 to 2,578, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Tomești?
Tomești is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.562, longitude 25.827.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tomești?
In Tomești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,965 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tomești?
In Tomești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.39 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,256 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Tomești?
The nearest to Tomești are Sândominic (6.9 km), Mihăileni (8.1 km), Bălan (9.8 km), Cârța (11 km), Lunca de Sus (13 km).