Vărșag: population and statistics
Vărșag has a population of 1,771 (2026) across 77.9 km², or 22.7 people per km². It ranks 2,531 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,771 residents
- 77.9 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Vărșag ranks No. 58 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 93.9 m² in Vărșag, compared with an average of 53.5 m² in Harghita County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.3 ‰ in Vărșag, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Vărșag: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Vărșag in numbers
Where is Vărșag?
Neighbouring localities
- Praid9.4 km · 6,938
- Zetea12 km · 6,000
- Ciumani12 km · 4,222
- Corund12 km · 6,388
- Dealu15 km · 4,287
- Suseni16 km · 5,144
- Joseni17 km · 5,731
- Lupeni18 km · 4,837
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Vărșag over time
Vărșag had 1,676 residents in 2016 and 1,771 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,711 |
| 2022 | 1,755 |
| 2023 | 1,771 |
| 2024 | 1,776 |
| 2025 | 1,784 |
| 2026 | 1,771 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,910 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Praid (6,938 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Vărșag
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 | Vărșag | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,087 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vărșag | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.23 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 128 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.26 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 830 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 837 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,735 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 472.6 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 93.9 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 8 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.69 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 763 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vărșag | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.1 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,071 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.82 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vărșag | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vărșag | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 751 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vărșag | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.4 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 460 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vărșag | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 848 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vărșag | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 156 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 291 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vărșag
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 trade37 · 19.6%
- Manufacturing25 · 13.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 11.1%
- Construction19 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage18 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 12.2%
- Forestry and logging22 · 11.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 10.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)17 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings13 · 6.9%
- Accommodation13 · 6.9%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vărșag?
Vărșag has 1,771 residents (2026), ranking 2,531 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vărșag?
Vărșag covers 77.9 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Vărșag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vărșag went from 1,676 to 1,771, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Vărșag?
Vărșag is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.551, longitude 25.360.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Vărșag?
In Vărșag, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 93.9 m² (2025), ranking 8 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vărșag?
In Vărșag, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,087 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Vărșag?
The nearest to Vărșag are Praid (9.4 km), Zetea (12 km), Ciumani (12 km), Corund (12 km), Dealu (15 km).