Zetea: population and statistics
Zetea has a population of 6,000 (2026) across 189.7 km², or 31.6 people per km². It ranks 564 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,000 residents
- 189.7 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Zetea ranks No. 12 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.0 ‰ in Zetea, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 135.3 ‰ in Zetea, compared with an average of 42.7 ‰ in Harghita County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Zetea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (102 businesses).
Zetea in numbers
Where is Zetea?
Neighbouring localities
- Căpâlnița8.2 km · 2,161
- Vărșag12 km · 1,771
- Mădăraș12 km · 2,180
- Dealu12 km · 4,287
- Suseni13 km · 5,144
- Brădești15 km · 2,212
- Vlăhița15 km · 7,516
- Dănești16 km · 2,180
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Zetea over time
Zetea had 6,018 residents in 2016 and 6,000 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,017 |
| 2022 | 5,988 |
| 2023 | 5,992 |
| 2024 | 6,017 |
| 2025 | 5,996 |
| 2026 | 6,000 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,563 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Căpâlnița, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Odorheiu Secuiesc (35,917 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Zetea
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 | Zetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.32 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,186 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.83 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 612 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,315 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 376 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 552.5 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 899 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.9 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,751 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.00 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 385 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.8 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,823 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zetea | 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) | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.7 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 102 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,774 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 132 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135.3 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 86 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.2 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,214 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,322 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Zetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 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) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zetea | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zetea
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 trade145 · 18.1%
- Manufacturing88 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services85 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage81 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services70 · 8.7%
- Construction64 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing61 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical48 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)102 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)89 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines67 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities62 · 7.7%
- Accommodation50 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities50 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities45 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities42 · 5.2%
- Forestry and logging40 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zetea?
Zetea has 6,000 residents (2026), ranking 564 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zetea?
Zetea covers 189.7 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Zetea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zetea went from 6,018 to 6,000, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Zetea?
Zetea is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.474, longitude 25.465.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zetea?
In Zetea, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zetea?
In Zetea, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 135.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 86 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Zetea?
The nearest to Zetea are Căpâlnița (8.2 km), Vărșag (12 km), Mădăraș (12 km), Dealu (12 km), Suseni (13 km).