Homorod: population and statistics
Homorod has a population of 2,688 (2026) across 118.4 km², or 22.7 people per km². It ranks 1,789 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,688 residents
- 118.4 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Homorod ranks No. 41 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.6 ‰ in Homorod, compared with an average of 7.3 ‰ in Brașov County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.37 ‰ in Homorod, compared with an average of 2.30 ‰ in Brașov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Homorod: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Homorod in numbers
Where is Homorod?
Neighbouring localities
- Rupea4.4 km · 5,721
- Cața5.5 km · 2,717
- Ungra6.5 km · 2,428
- Hoghiz6.6 km · 5,217
- Racoș10 km · 3,867
- Comăna15 km · 3,262
- Jibert16 km · 2,768
- Ulieș18 km · 1,178
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Homorod over time
Homorod had 2,594 residents in 2016 and 2,688 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,628 |
| 2022 | 2,662 |
| 2023 | 2,688 |
| 2024 | 2,695 |
| 2025 | 2,688 |
| 2026 | 2,688 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,581 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rupea (5,721 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Homorod
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 | Homorod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 141 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Homorod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.62 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,892 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,181 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,107 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 439.4 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,163 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,121 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Homorod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.04 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 240 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 90 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 881 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Homorod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.8 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.86 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,797 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Homorod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Homorod | 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) | 105 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 802 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 739 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Homorod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.3 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 625 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.83 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,128 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Homorod | 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) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Homorod | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Homorod
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 trade54 · 22.0%
- Construction27 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services27 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage24 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 13.5%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings20 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities14 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering13 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Homorod?
Homorod has 2,688 residents (2026), ranking 1,789 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Homorod?
Homorod covers 118.4 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Homorod growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Homorod went from 2,594 to 2,688, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Homorod?
Homorod is in Brașov County. Latitude 46.041, longitude 25.279.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Homorod?
In Homorod, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 141 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Homorod?
In Homorod, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.37 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,274 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Homorod?
The nearest to Homorod are Rupea (4.4 km), Cața (5.5 km), Ungra (6.5 km), Hoghiz (6.6 km), Racoș (10 km).