Vlăhița: population and statistics
Vlăhița has a population of 7,516 (2026) across 75.2 km², or 99.9 people per km². It ranks 402 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,516 residents
- 75.2 km²
- 100 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Vlăhița ranks No. 6 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.7 ‰ in Vlăhița, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 149 ‰ in Vlăhița, compared with an average of 159 ‰ in Harghita County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Vlăhița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (92 businesses).
Vlăhița in numbers
Where is Vlăhița?
Neighbouring localities
- Lueta6.3 km · 3,599
- Căpâlnița7.4 km · 2,161
- Mărtiniș11 km · 2,922
- Satu Mare13 km · 2,076
- Brădești13 km · 2,212
- Merești14 km · 1,347
- Zetea15 km · 6,000
- Ciceu15 km · 2,855
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Vlăhița over time
Vlăhița had 7,648 residents in 2016 and 7,516 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,598 |
| 2022 | 7,551 |
| 2023 | 7,542 |
| 2024 | 7,531 |
| 2025 | 7,536 |
| 2026 | 7,516 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,539 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Lueta, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Odorheiu Secuiesc (35,917 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Vlăhița
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 | Vlăhița | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vlăhița | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.31 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,970 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,889 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 487 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 384.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,810 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.5 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,388 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vlăhița | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.21 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 812 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 180 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 694 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vlăhița | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.9 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,539 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.60 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,047 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vlăhița | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 191 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 424 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vlăhița | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.9 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 219 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,204 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 189 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63.2 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 174 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vlăhița | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.5 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,067 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.99 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,091 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vlăhița | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vlăhița | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 149 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vlăhița
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 trade125 · 19.3%
- Transport and storage77 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing76 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services67 · 10.3%
- Construction56 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services52 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical40 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)92 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)69 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines59 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities53 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities45 · 6.9%
- Office administration and business support activities42 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities37 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings35 · 5.4%
- Forestry and logging26 · 4.0%
- Accommodation26 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vlăhița?
Vlăhița has 7,516 residents (2026), ranking 402 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vlăhița?
Vlăhița covers 75.2 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Vlăhița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vlăhița went from 7,648 to 7,516, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Vlăhița?
Vlăhița is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.345, longitude 25.530.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vlăhița?
In Vlăhița, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vlăhița?
In Vlăhița, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 149 ‰ (2025), ranking 349 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Vlăhița?
The nearest to Vlăhița are Lueta (6.3 km), Căpâlnița (7.4 km), Mărtiniș (11 km), Satu Mare (13 km), Brădești (13 km).