Hălchiu: population and statistics
Hălchiu has a population of 5,434 (2026) across 54.9 km², or 99.1 people per km². It ranks 651 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,434 residents
- 54.9 km²
- 99 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Hălchiu ranks No. 19 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 33.7 ‰ in Hălchiu, compared with an average of 21.6 ‰ in Brașov County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Hălchiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (156 businesses).
Hălchiu in numbers
Where is Hălchiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Feldioara7.1 km · 7,668
- Bod7.3 km · 5,873
- Sânpetru8.3 km · 14,690
- Crizbav8.6 km · 3,316
- Codlea10 km · 25,087
- Ghimbav11 km · 8,846
- Hărman12 km · 8,164
- Brașov13 km · 282,707
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Hălchiu over time
Hălchiu had 4,803 residents in 2016 and 5,434 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,009 |
| 2022 | 5,051 |
| 2023 | 5,132 |
| 2024 | 5,176 |
| 2025 | 5,314 |
| 2026 | 5,434 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,683 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Feldioara, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânpetru (14,690 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Hălchiu
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 | Hălchiu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.7 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 160 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hălchiu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.16 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,219 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.60 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 290 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,134 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 840 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 392.7 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.4 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 246 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.26 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 136 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hălchiu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.90 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 638 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,293 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 16 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hălchiu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.9 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.50 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 673 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hălchiu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 273 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 231 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hălchiu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hălchiu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.3 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,171 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.12 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 830 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hălchiu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hălchiu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hălchiu
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 trade226 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage120 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services119 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing103 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical90 · 8.2%
- Construction88 · 8.0%
- Real estate66 · 6.0%
- Other service activities66 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)156 · 14.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)150 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines106 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities84 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities67 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities66 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities62 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities55 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings48 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities43 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hălchiu?
Hălchiu has 5,434 residents (2026), ranking 651 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hălchiu?
Hălchiu covers 54.9 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Hălchiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hălchiu went from 4,803 to 5,434, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Hălchiu?
Hălchiu is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.761, longitude 25.547.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Hălchiu?
In Hălchiu, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,293 m³ (2025), ranking 16 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hălchiu?
In Hălchiu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 160 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Hălchiu?
The nearest to Hălchiu are Feldioara (7.1 km), Bod (7.3 km), Sânpetru (8.3 km), Crizbav (8.6 km), Codlea (10 km).