Apața: population and statistics
Apața has a population of 3,793 (2026) across 53.4 km², or 71.0 people per km². It ranks 1,162 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,793 residents
- 53.4 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Apața ranks No. 28 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.7 ‰ in Apața, compared with an average of 7.3 ‰ in Brașov County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 345.9 ‰ in Apața, compared with an average of 469.7 ‰ in Brașov County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Apața: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Apața in numbers
Where is Apața?
Neighbouring localities
- Măieruș5.7 km · 3,593
- Ormeniș6.3 km · 2,121
- Belin8.5 km · 3,435
- Aita Mare9.0 km · 1,561
- Hăghig11 km · 2,539
- Augustin11 km · 2,422
- Racoș13 km · 3,867
- Baraolt15 km · 8,693
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Apața over time
Apața had 3,555 residents in 2016 and 3,793 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,694 |
| 2022 | 3,712 |
| 2023 | 3,751 |
| 2024 | 3,777 |
| 2025 | 3,776 |
| 2026 | 3,793 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,483 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Măieruș, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baraolt (8,693 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Apața
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 | Apața | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 16 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,125 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Apața | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.64 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,112 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,312 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,853 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 345.9 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,035 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Apața | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.9 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.37 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Apața | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 191 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Apața | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.6 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,287 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Apața | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Apața | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 185 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Apața
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 trade59 · 24.5%
- Construction36 · 14.9%
- Transport and storage33 · 13.7%
- Administrative and support services27 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing13 · 5.4%
- Real estate12 · 5.0%
- Other service activities12 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 12.9%
- Construction of buildings29 · 12.0%
- Civil engineering24 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 8.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities18 · 7.5%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 6.6%
- Forestry and logging12 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Apața?
Apața has 3,793 residents (2026), ranking 1,162 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Apața?
Apața covers 53.4 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Apața growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Apața went from 3,555 to 3,793, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Apața?
Apața is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.950, longitude 25.533.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apața?
In Apața, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 16 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apața?
In Apața, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 345.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,035 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Apața?
The nearest to Apața are Măieruș (5.7 km), Ormeniș (6.3 km), Belin (8.5 km), Aita Mare (9.0 km), Hăghig (11 km).