Bod: population and statistics
Bod has a population of 5,873 (2026) across 32.3 km², or 182 people per km². It ranks 592 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +24.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,873 residents
- 32.3 km²
- 182 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Bod ranks No. 15 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.85 ‰ in Bod, compared with an average of 2.30 ‰ in Brașov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.9 ‰ in Bod, compared with an average of 21.6 ‰ in Brașov County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Bod: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (194 businesses).
Bod in numbers
Where is Bod?
Neighbouring localities
- Sânpetru5.3 km · 14,690
- Feldioara7.0 km · 7,668
- Hărman7.1 km · 8,164
- Hălchiu7.3 km · 5,434
- Vâlcele10 km · 6,327
- Ilieni10 km · 2,234
- Prejmer11 km · 9,902
- Hăghig13 km · 2,539
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bod over time
Bod had 4,722 residents in 2016 and 5,873 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,360 |
| 2022 | 5,523 |
| 2023 | 5,655 |
| 2024 | 5,711 |
| 2025 | 5,837 |
| 2026 | 5,873 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,528 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânpetru (14,690 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Bod
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 | Bod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.9 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 136 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 208 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.98 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,521 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.85 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 94 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,028 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 444 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 515.6 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,255 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 243 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.32 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 106 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.33 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 597 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 385 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 275 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.5 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 174 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.13 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 150 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 142 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 639 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 929 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,298 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.6 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 765 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.04 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 652 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bod
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 trade254 · 19.4%
- Administrative and support services145 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage141 · 10.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical127 · 9.7%
- Construction121 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing102 · 7.8%
- Real estate82 · 6.3%
- Other service activities70 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)194 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)155 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines114 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities112 · 8.6%
- Office administration and business support activities89 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities87 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings83 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities82 · 6.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy65 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities65 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bod?
Bod has 5,873 residents (2026), ranking 592 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bod?
Bod covers 32.3 km², with a density of 182 people per km².
Is the population of Bod growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bod went from 4,722 to 5,873, a change of +24.4%.
Where is Bod?
Bod is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.764, longitude 25.642.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bod?
In Bod, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.85 ‰ (2025), ranking 94 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bod?
In Bod, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 136 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Bod?
The nearest to Bod are Sânpetru (5.3 km), Feldioara (7.0 km), Hărman (7.1 km), Hălchiu (7.3 km), Vâlcele (10 km).