Racoș: population and statistics
Racoș has a population of 3,867 (2026) across 74.7 km², or 51.8 people per km². It ranks 1,130 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,867 residents
- 74.7 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Racoș ranks No. 27 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.0 ‰ in Racoș, compared with an average of 17.9 ‰ in Brașov County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.5% in Racoș, compared with an average of 2.0% in Brașov County and 2.0% nationally.
Racoș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Racoș in numbers
Where is Racoș?
Neighbouring localities
- Hoghiz8.8 km · 5,217
- Homorod10 km · 2,688
- Augustin11 km · 2,422
- Ormeniș12 km · 2,121
- Ungra12 km · 2,428
- Cața12 km · 2,717
- Apața13 km · 3,793
- Rupea14 km · 5,721
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Racoș over time
Racoș had 3,497 residents in 2016 and 3,867 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,710 |
| 2022 | 3,740 |
| 2023 | 3,765 |
| 2024 | 3,778 |
| 2025 | 3,835 |
| 2026 | 3,867 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,462 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Hoghiz, 8.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baraolt (8,693 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Racoș
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 | Racoș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 54 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Racoș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.69 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,863 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,441 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,630 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 372.6 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,898 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.8 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,347 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Racoș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.52 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,902 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Racoș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 98 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Racoș | 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) | 32 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,030 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 961 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Racoș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.2 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,169 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Racoș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Racoș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 189 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 148 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Racoș
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 trade43 · 24.4%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services18 · 10.2%
- Transport and storage17 · 9.7%
- Construction15 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.7%
- Manufacturing10 · 5.7%
- Other service activities9 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 4.5%
- Forestry and logging7 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Racoș?
Racoș has 3,867 residents (2026), ranking 1,130 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Racoș?
Racoș covers 74.7 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Racoș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Racoș went from 3,497 to 3,867, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Racoș?
Racoș is in Brașov County. Latitude 46.024, longitude 25.409.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racoș?
In Racoș, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Racoș?
In Racoș, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.5% (2026), ranking 98 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Racoș?
The nearest to Racoș are Hoghiz (8.8 km), Homorod (10 km), Augustin (11 km), Ormeniș (12 km), Ungra (12 km).