Holbav: population and statistics
Holbav has a population of 1,333 (2026) across 29.0 km², or 45.9 people per km². It ranks 2,853 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,333 residents
- 29.0 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Holbav ranks No. 55 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.50 ‰ in Holbav, compared with an average of 1.22 ‰ in Brașov County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Holbav: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Holbav in numbers
Where is Holbav?
Population of Holbav over time
Holbav had 1,427 residents in 2016 and 1,333 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,357 |
| 2022 | 1,328 |
| 2023 | 1,341 |
| 2024 | 1,356 |
| 2025 | 1,343 |
| 2026 | 1,333 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,066 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vulcan (5,469 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Holbav
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 | Holbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,072 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,906 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Holbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.88 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,309 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 501 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,124 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 375.8 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.3 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,691 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Holbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.8 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.75 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 582 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Holbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Holbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 149 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 709 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 | Holbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.3 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,166 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Holbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.50 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 62 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Holbav | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 156 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 291 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Holbav
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 trade31 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage20 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing12 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.1%
- Construction10 · 7.4%
- Other service activities9 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 12.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.2%
- Accommodation7 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holbav?
Holbav has 1,333 residents (2026), ranking 2,853 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Holbav?
Holbav covers 29.0 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Holbav growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Holbav went from 1,427 to 1,333, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Holbav?
Holbav is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.659, longitude 25.387.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Holbav?
In Holbav, “Existing dwellings” stands at 501 (2025), ranking 3,124 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Holbav?
In Holbav, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.50 ‰ (2024), ranking 62 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Holbav?
The nearest to Holbav are Vulcan (3.5 km), Codlea (6.3 km), Poiana Mărului (7.2 km), Cristian (8.2 km), Ghimbav (9.2 km).