Tușnad: population and statistics
Tușnad has a population of 2,218 (2026) across 76.5 km², or 29.0 people per km². It ranks 2,151 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,218 residents
- 76.5 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Tușnad ranks No. 49 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.4 ‰ in Tușnad, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.01 km in Tușnad, compared with an average of 4.61 km in Harghita County and 3.05 km nationally.
Tușnad: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Tușnad in numbers
Where is Tușnad?
Population of Tușnad over time
Tușnad had 2,217 residents in 2016 and 2,218 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,178 |
| 2022 | 2,156 |
| 2023 | 2,190 |
| 2024 | 2,226 |
| 2025 | 2,234 |
| 2026 | 2,218 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,709 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Băile Tușnad, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânsimion (3,602 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Tușnad
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 | Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,139 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.21 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,475 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 861 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,705 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 388.2 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,778 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.8 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.7 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.61 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 162 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 539 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 568 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.7 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,015 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.01 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 168 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tușnad | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 121 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tușnad
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 trade20 · 15.9%
- Transport and storage18 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing14 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.1%
- Construction7 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 11.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 9.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 7.1%
- Forestry and logging8 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 4.8%
- Accommodation6 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tușnad?
Tușnad has 2,218 residents (2026), ranking 2,151 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tușnad?
Tușnad covers 76.5 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Tușnad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tușnad went from 2,217 to 2,218, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Tușnad?
Tușnad is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.180, longitude 25.880.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tușnad?
In Tușnad, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,139 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tușnad?
In Tușnad, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.01 km (2025), ranking 168 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Tușnad?
The nearest to Tușnad are Băile Tușnad (4.3 km), Sânsimion (6.8 km), Cozmeni (6.9 km), Bixad (8.8 km), Sântimbru (11 km).