Poverty and living standards in Harghita (Centru, Romania): official figures
The average state pension paid in Harghita county in September 2026 was 2,607 lei a month (18th lowest of 42), compared with 2,821 lei across Romania; 70,903 pensioners were paid.
How many pensioners get the minimum pension in Harghita?
12,556 pensioners in Harghita (17.7% of state pensioners) received the social indemnity for pensioners in September 2026, the top-up that lifts any pension below 1,281 lei to that minimum; the state budget added 529 lei each on average. Nationally 18.6% of pensioners needed it.
Source: Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP) · saved copyMore figures
- Romania's pension fund paid 184.84 million lei in pension entitlements to residents of Harghita county for September 2026, 1.4% of the national total. Source: Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP) · saved copy
- There were 94 state pensioners in Harghita for every 100 insured employees in mid-2026 (70,903 pensioners in September against 75,756 insured in July), compared with 74 per 100 nationally; 16th lowest of 42 counties. Source: Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP) · saved copy
- A further 894 people in Harghita drew a pension from the former farmers' pension system in September 2026, averaging just 1,060 lei a month (national average 1,189 lei). Source: Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP) · saved copy
- The average state pension in Harghita was equal to 44% of the average gross wage declared by employers in the county in July 2026 (2,607 lei against 5,947 lei). Source: Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP) · saved copy
How Harghita compares with other counties in Romania
Average state social insurance pension, September 2026 (lei a month) (September 2026)
Harghita ranks 25 of 42, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average state social insurance pension, September 2026 (lei a month) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Sălaj | 2,664 lei |
| 23 | Covasna | 2,663 lei |
| 24 | Bihor | 2,646 lei |
| 25 | Harghita | 2,607 lei |
| 26 | Brăila | 2,606 lei |
| 27 | Tulcea | 2,604 lei |
| 28 | Arad | 2,600 lei |
Share of state pensioners receiving the social indemnity (minimum pension top-up), September 2026 (%) (September 2026)
Harghita ranks 30 of 42, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of state pensioners receiving the social indemnity (minimum pension top-up), September 2026 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Bihor | 18.0% |
| 28 | Dâmboviţa | 17.9% |
| 29 | Galaţi | 17.8% |
| 30 | Harghita | 17.7% |
| 31 | Ilfov | 17.2% |
| 32 | Gorj | 16.6% |
| 33 | Mureş | 16.5% |
State pensioners per 100 insured employees, 2026 (2026)
Harghita ranks 27 of 42, highest first.
| Rank | Area | State pensioners per 100 insured employees, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Dolj | 98 |
| 25 | Tulcea | 97 |
| 26 | Maramureş | 96 |
| 27 | Harghita | 94 |
| 28 | Mureş | 90 |
| 29 | Satu Mare | 89 |
| 30 | Bistriţa-Năsăud | 88 |
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Sources
- Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP): Situație centralizatoare privind numărul de angajatori, numărul de asigurați și salariul mediu brut pe județe, conform declarațiilor D112, iulie 2026, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 149307a7ff89…)
- Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP): Indicatori statistici pilon I, septembrie 2026: pensionari, pensia medie și indemnizația socială pentru pensionari pe județe, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ef51fa5f14c1…)
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