Râșnov: population and statistics
Râșnov has a population of 18,869 (2026) across 152.4 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 116 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,869 residents
- 152.4 km²
- 124 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Râșnov ranks No. 6 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.07 ‰ in Râșnov, compared with an average of 5.36 ‰ in Brașov County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Râșnov, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Brașov County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Râșnov: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (511 businesses).
Râșnov in numbers
Where is Râșnov?
Population of Râșnov over time
Râșnov had 17,726 residents in 2016 and 18,869 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,502 |
| 2022 | 18,524 |
| 2023 | 18,585 |
| 2024 | 18,592 |
| 2025 | 18,718 |
| 2026 | 18,869 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,352 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cristian, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brașov (282,707 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Râșnov
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 | Râșnov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 444 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Râșnov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.13 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,425 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 649 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,755 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 128 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.0 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,556 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,154 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.07 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 65 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Râșnov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 856 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 432 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 226 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Râșnov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.7 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 291 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.71 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 598 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Râșnov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 557 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Râșnov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.9 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 99 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,425 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 95 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92.2 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 125 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Râșnov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 55.6 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 325 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.76 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,146 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Râșnov | 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) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Râșnov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Râșnov
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 trade656 · 18.0%
- Administrative and support services385 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage333 · 9.1%
- Construction315 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical305 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services277 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing265 · 7.3%
- Real estate208 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)511 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)389 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities300 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines256 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings226 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities213 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities208 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities194 · 5.3%
- Accommodation188 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities176 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Râșnov?
Râșnov has 18,869 residents (2026), ranking 116 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Râșnov?
Râșnov covers 152.4 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Râșnov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Râșnov went from 17,726 to 18,869, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Râșnov?
Râșnov is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.593, longitude 25.460.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râșnov?
In Râșnov, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.07 ‰ (2025), ranking 65 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râșnov?
In Râșnov, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Râșnov?
The nearest to Râșnov are Cristian (4.3 km), Vulcan (5.8 km), Ghimbav (8.5 km), Holbav (9.3 km), Zărnești (9.4 km).