Cristian (Brașov County): population and statistics
Cristian has a population of 7,932 (2026) across 24.2 km², or 328 people per km². It ranks 372 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +58.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,932 residents
- 24.2 km²
- 328 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Cristian ranks No. 12 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 952 ‰ in Cristian, compared with an average of 289 ‰ in Brașov County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 110.8 ‰ in Cristian, compared with an average of 68.6 ‰ in Brașov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Cristian: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (380 businesses).
Cristian in numbers
Where is Cristian?
Population of Cristian over time
Cristian had 5,017 residents in 2016 and 7,932 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,065 |
| 2022 | 6,405 |
| 2023 | 6,846 |
| 2024 | 7,267 |
| 2025 | 7,658 |
| 2026 | 7,932 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,391 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ghimbav, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râșnov (18,869 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Cristian
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 | Cristian | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52.7 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 64 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,906 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cristian | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.57 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,171 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.86 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 40 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,240 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 390 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 408.5 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 76.1 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 61 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.58 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 74 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cristian | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.90 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 416 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 731 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 58 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cristian | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.8 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 43 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.07 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 65 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cristian | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 952 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 4 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cristian | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.9 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 161 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,396 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 173 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.8 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 305 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cristian | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 69.8 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 185 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.06 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 391 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cristian | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cristian | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cristian
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 trade516 · 17.5%
- Administrative and support services339 · 11.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical338 · 11.5%
- Construction248 · 8.4%
- Transport and storage242 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing238 · 8.1%
- Real estate198 · 6.7%
- Information and communication153 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)380 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)335 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities221 · 7.5%
- Real estate activities198 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines193 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities190 · 6.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities178 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings177 · 6.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy160 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities159 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cristian?
Cristian has 7,932 residents (2026), ranking 372 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cristian?
Cristian covers 24.2 km², with a density of 328 people per km².
Is the population of Cristian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cristian went from 5,017 to 7,932, a change of +58.1%.
Where is Cristian?
Cristian is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.629, longitude 25.483.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristian?
In Cristian, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 952 ‰ (2024), ranking 4 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristian?
In Cristian, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 110.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 43 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Cristian?
The nearest to Cristian are Ghimbav (4.2 km), Râșnov (4.3 km), Vulcan (5.2 km), Codlea (7.9 km), Holbav (8.2 km).