Arcuș: population and statistics
Arcuș has a population of 1,821 (2026) across 36.5 km², or 49.8 people per km². It ranks 2,495 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,821 residents
- 36.5 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Arcuș ranks No. 30 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.79 ‰ in Arcuș, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Covasna County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.9 ‰ in Arcuș, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Arcuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Arcuș in numbers
Where is Arcuș?
Population of Arcuș over time
Arcuș had 1,602 residents in 2016 and 1,821 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,670 |
| 2022 | 1,696 |
| 2023 | 1,729 |
| 2024 | 1,763 |
| 2025 | 1,802 |
| 2026 | 1,821 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,118 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Valea Crișului, 1.8 km away.
All indicators for Arcuș
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 | Arcuș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,026 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arcuș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.24 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,229 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.79 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 96 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 850 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,719 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466.8 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.6 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 463 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.04 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 147 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arcuș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.8 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.39 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 398 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arcuș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 135 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Arcuș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 7.8 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 68 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,111 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 207 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.4 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 221 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Arcuș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.9 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,351 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.04 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 504 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Arcuș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.10 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 179 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Arcuș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Arcuș
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 · 17.1%
- Administrative and support services37 · 11.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical35 · 11.1%
- Construction32 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage27 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing21 · 6.6%
- Real estate17 · 5.4%
- Information and communication16 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 9.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 7.3%
- Office administration and business support activities20 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings19 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 5.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities18 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities17 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arcuș?
Arcuș has 1,821 residents (2026), ranking 2,495 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Arcuș?
Arcuș covers 36.5 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Arcuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arcuș went from 1,602 to 1,821, a change of +13.7%.
Where is Arcuș?
Arcuș is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.901, longitude 25.771.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arcuș?
In Arcuș, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.79 ‰ (2025), ranking 96 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arcuș?
In Arcuș, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,026 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Arcuș?
The nearest to Arcuș are Valea Crișului (1.8 km), Sfântu Gheorghe (4.2 km), Ghidfalău (8.7 km), Vâlcele (8.7 km), Bodoc (9.7 km).