Codlea: population and statistics
Codlea has a population of 25,087 (2026) across 125.1 km², or 201 people per km². It ranks 89 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,087 residents
- 125.1 km²
- 201 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Codlea ranks No. 5 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Codlea, compared with an average of 2.30 ‰ in Brașov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.0 ‰ in Codlea, compared with an average of 9.5 ‰ in Brașov County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Codlea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (527 businesses).
Codlea in numbers
Where is Codlea?
Population of Codlea over time
Codlea had 26,127 residents in 2016 and 25,087 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,741 |
| 2022 | 25,598 |
| 2023 | 25,494 |
| 2024 | 25,320 |
| 2025 | 25,162 |
| 2026 | 25,087 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,515 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ghimbav, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brașov (282,707 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Codlea
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 | Codlea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Codlea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.75 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,643 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.20 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,408 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 8,791 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 115 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 350.4 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,013 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 767 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Codlea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 900 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 521 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 139 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Codlea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.9 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.47 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Codlea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 269 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 243 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Codlea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 278 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 543 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,075 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Codlea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.4 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,020 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,172 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Codlea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.71 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Codlea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 153 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 314 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Codlea
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 trade761 · 19.0%
- Transport and storage482 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services413 · 10.3%
- Construction376 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical356 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing303 · 7.6%
- Real estate248 · 6.2%
- Other service activities208 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)527 · 13.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)507 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines420 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities345 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings278 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities276 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities248 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities225 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities190 · 4.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities179 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Codlea?
Codlea has 25,087 residents (2026), ranking 89 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Codlea?
Codlea covers 125.1 km², with a density of 201 people per km².
Is the population of Codlea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Codlea went from 26,127 to 25,087, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Codlea?
Codlea is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.696, longitude 25.450.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Codlea?
In Codlea, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,408 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Codlea?
In Codlea, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,947 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Codlea?
The nearest to Codlea are Ghimbav (5.7 km), Holbav (6.3 km), Vulcan (7.2 km), Cristian (7.9 km), Hălchiu (10 km).