Tulgheș: population and statistics
Tulgheș has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 244.0 km², or 12.3 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 244.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Tulgheș ranks No. 31 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.33 ‰ in Tulgheș, compared with an average of 2.08 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.33 ‰ in Tulgheș, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Harghita County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Tulgheș: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (52 businesses).
Tulgheș in numbers
Where is Tulgheș?
Population of Tulgheș over time
Tulgheș had 3,232 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,111 |
| 2022 | 3,058 |
| 2023 | 3,040 |
| 2024 | 3,018 |
| 2025 | 2,998 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,168 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Grințieș, 11.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ditrău (5,638 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Tulgheș
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 | Tulgheș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tulgheș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.96 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,260 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,314 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,454 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,608 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 484.2 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,589 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.8 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,272 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tulgheș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.3 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.00 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tulgheș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 140 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 652 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tulgheș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,170 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tulgheș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 62.6 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 240 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.06 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 646 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tulgheș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.33 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 136 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tulgheș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tulgheș
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 trade63 · 21.1%
- Transport and storage59 · 19.7%
- Manufacturing46 · 15.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services14 · 4.7%
- Other service activities13 · 4.3%
- Construction11 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines52 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 13.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 13.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)35 · 11.7%
- Forestry and logging30 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.7%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 3.7%
- Accommodation9 · 3.0%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tulgheș?
Tulgheș has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tulgheș?
Tulgheș covers 244.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Tulgheș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tulgheș went from 3,232 to 3,003, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Tulgheș?
Tulgheș is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.926, longitude 25.735.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tulgheș?
In Tulgheș, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.33 ‰ (2024), ranking 136 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tulgheș?
In Tulgheș, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.33 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,314 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Tulgheș?
The nearest to Tulgheș are Grințieș (12 km), Borsec (13 km), Corbu (14 km), Ditrău (14 km), Bicazu Ardelean (16 km).