Vulcan (Brașov County): population and statistics
Vulcan has a population of 5,469 (2026) across 44.3 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 645 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,469 residents
- 44.3 km²
- 124 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Vulcan ranks No. 18 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 371.7 ‰ in Vulcan, compared with an average of 469.7 ‰ in Brașov County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 63.8 m³ in Vulcan, compared with an average of 49.2 m³ in Brașov County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Vulcan: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (107 businesses).
Vulcan in numbers
Where is Vulcan?
Population of Vulcan over time
Vulcan had 5,006 residents in 2016 and 5,469 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,188 |
| 2022 | 5,225 |
| 2023 | 5,302 |
| 2024 | 5,365 |
| 2025 | 5,412 |
| 2026 | 5,469 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,202 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Holbav, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râșnov (18,869 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Vulcan
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 | Vulcan | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 544 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vulcan | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.30 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,973 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,033 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 924 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 371.7 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,908 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 600 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vulcan | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.14 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 822 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 195 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 665 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vulcan | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.0 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.01 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vulcan | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vulcan | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.9 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 123 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,931 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 122 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 488 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vulcan | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 63.8 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 231 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,151 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vulcan | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.28 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 369 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) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vulcan | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vulcan
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 trade146 · 19.3%
- Transport and storage90 · 11.9%
- Construction82 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services74 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical62 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing54 · 7.2%
- Real estate51 · 6.8%
- Information and communication36 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)107 · 14.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)107 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines77 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities74 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings65 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities58 · 7.7%
- Real estate activities51 · 6.8%
- Office administration and business support activities42 · 5.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities34 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities33 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vulcan?
Vulcan has 5,469 residents (2026), ranking 645 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vulcan?
Vulcan covers 44.3 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Vulcan growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vulcan went from 5,006 to 5,469, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Vulcan?
Vulcan is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.635, longitude 25.417.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulcan?
In Vulcan, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 371.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,908 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Vulcan?
In Vulcan, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 63.8 m³ (2025), ranking 231 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Vulcan?
The nearest to Vulcan are Holbav (3.5 km), Cristian (5.2 km), Râșnov (5.8 km), Codlea (7.2 km), Ghimbav (7.6 km).