Aita Mare: population and statistics
Aita Mare has a population of 1,561 (2026) across 66.1 km², or 23.6 people per km². It ranks 2,678 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,561 residents
- 66.1 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Aita Mare ranks No. 36 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 8.3 nights in Aita Mare, compared with an average of 3.2 nights in Covasna County and 2.0 nights nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.2 ‰ in Aita Mare, compared with an average of 10.2 ‰ in Covasna County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Aita Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Aita Mare in numbers
Where is Aita Mare?
Population of Aita Mare over time
Aita Mare had 1,672 residents in 2016 and 1,561 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,608 |
| 2022 | 1,607 |
| 2023 | 1,598 |
| 2024 | 1,591 |
| 2025 | 1,580 |
| 2026 | 1,561 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,252 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Belin (3,435 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Aita Mare
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 | Aita Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,770 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,679 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aita Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.56 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,391 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 882 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,665 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 565.0 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 810 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.8 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aita Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.28 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,337 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aita Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aita Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 8.3 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 64 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 475 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 383 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51.2 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 217 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aita Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.6 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,426 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Aita Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Aita Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aita Mare
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 trade20 · 21.5%
- Manufacturing15 · 16.1%
- Construction9 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage9 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 15.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.6%
- Other manufacturing7 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 5.4%
- Accommodation5 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aita Mare?
Aita Mare has 1,561 residents (2026), ranking 2,678 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aita Mare?
Aita Mare covers 66.1 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Aita Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aita Mare went from 1,672 to 1,561, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Aita Mare?
Aita Mare is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.971, longitude 25.646.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Aita Mare?
In Aita Mare, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 8.3 nights (2025), ranking 64 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aita Mare?
In Aita Mare, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,770 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Aita Mare?
The nearest to Aita Mare are Belin (4.4 km), Ormeniș (7.8 km), Apața (9.0 km), Hăghig (11 km), Augustin (11 km).