Ulieș: population and statistics
Ulieș has a population of 1,178 (2026) across 68.7 km², or 17.2 people per km². It ranks 2,950 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,178 residents
- 68.7 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Ulieș ranks No. 65 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.67 km in Ulieș, compared with an average of 5.80 km in Harghita County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.85 km in Ulieș, compared with an average of 4.61 km in Harghita County and 3.05 km nationally.
Ulieș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Ulieș in numbers
Where is Ulieș?
Population of Ulieș over time
Ulieș had 1,177 residents in 2016 and 1,178 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,171 |
| 2022 | 1,156 |
| 2023 | 1,188 |
| 2024 | 1,192 |
| 2025 | 1,185 |
| 2026 | 1,178 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,619 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dârjiu, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mugeni (3,669 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Ulieș
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 | Ulieș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ulieș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.67 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 109 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.40 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 464 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 765 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,846 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 649.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 408 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.4 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,506 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ulieș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,923 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,676 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ulieș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ulieș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.7 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 471 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,568 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ulieș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 369 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ulieș | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ulieș
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 trade18 · 18.2%
- Manufacturing13 · 13.1%
- Administrative and support services13 · 13.1%
- Construction11 · 11.1%
- Information and communication9 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 9.1%
- Transport and storage6 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 10.1%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 8.1%
- Advertising and market research7 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings5 · 5.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 5.1%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities5 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulieș?
Ulieș has 1,178 residents (2026), ranking 2,950 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ulieș?
Ulieș covers 68.7 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Ulieș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ulieș went from 1,177 to 1,178, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Ulieș?
Ulieș is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.200, longitude 25.285.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulieș?
In Ulieș, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.67 km (2025), ranking 109 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulieș?
In Ulieș, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.85 km (2025), ranking 1,568 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Ulieș?
The nearest to Ulieș are Dârjiu (9.3 km), Mugeni (9.4 km), Cața (12 km), Odorheiu Secuiesc (13 km), Ocland (13 km).