Hoghiz: population and statistics
Hoghiz has a population of 5,217 (2026) across 178.3 km², or 29.3 people per km². It ranks 691 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,217 residents
- 178.3 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Hoghiz ranks No. 21 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.9% in Hoghiz, compared with an average of 2.0% in Brașov County and 2.0% nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.38 ‰ in Hoghiz, compared with an average of 2.30 ‰ in Brașov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Hoghiz: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Hoghiz in numbers
Where is Hoghiz?
Neighbouring localities
- Ungra3.5 km · 2,428
- Homorod6.6 km · 2,688
- Racoș8.8 km · 3,867
- Rupea8.9 km · 5,721
- Comăna10 km · 3,262
- Cața12 km · 2,717
- Apața18 km · 3,793
- Părău18 km · 2,225
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Hoghiz over time
Hoghiz had 5,231 residents in 2016 and 5,217 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,228 |
| 2022 | 5,223 |
| 2023 | 5,191 |
| 2024 | 5,231 |
| 2025 | 5,220 |
| 2026 | 5,217 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,972 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ungra, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baraolt (8,693 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Hoghiz
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 | Hoghiz | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 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) | 10.0 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hoghiz | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.90 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,796 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.38 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,391 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 671 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 458.3 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,918 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.3 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,302 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hoghiz | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.87 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 641 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 152 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 767 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hoghiz | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.77 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hoghiz | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.9% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hoghiz | 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) | 25 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,071 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 522 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hoghiz | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.0 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,657 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.50 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,441 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hoghiz | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hoghiz | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hoghiz
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 trade71 · 23.7%
- Transport and storage50 · 16.7%
- Construction39 · 13.0%
- Administrative and support services25 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing23 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 15.1%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 12.4%
- Construction of buildings31 · 10.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering20 · 6.7%
- Real estate activities15 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hoghiz?
Hoghiz has 5,217 residents (2026), ranking 691 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hoghiz?
Hoghiz covers 178.3 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Hoghiz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hoghiz went from 5,231 to 5,217, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Hoghiz?
Hoghiz is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.986, longitude 25.310.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Hoghiz?
In Hoghiz, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.9% (2026), ranking 140 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hoghiz?
In Hoghiz, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.38 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,266 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Hoghiz?
The nearest to Hoghiz are Ungra (3.5 km), Homorod (6.6 km), Racoș (8.8 km), Rupea (8.9 km), Comăna (10 km).