Baraolt: population and statistics
Baraolt has a population of 8,693 (2026) across 133.1 km², or 65.3 people per km². It ranks 325 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,693 residents
- 133.1 km²
- 65 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Baraolt ranks No. 5 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.5 ‰ in Baraolt, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.76 ‰ in Baraolt, compared with an average of 1.99 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Baraolt: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (92 businesses).
Baraolt in numbers
Where is Baraolt?
Neighbouring localities
- Augustin4.8 km · 2,422
- Bățani7.2 km · 4,813
- Vârghiș8.3 km · 1,695
- Ormeniș8.5 km · 2,121
- Aita Mare12 km · 1,561
- Brăduț13 km · 5,317
- Apața15 km · 3,793
- Ocland16 km · 1,278
All localities in Covasna County
Localities of similar size
Population of Baraolt over time
Baraolt had 9,368 residents in 2016 and 8,693 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,050 |
| 2022 | 8,948 |
| 2023 | 8,891 |
| 2024 | 8,795 |
| 2025 | 8,753 |
| 2026 | 8,693 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,640 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Augustin, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sfântu Gheorghe (59,845 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Baraolt
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 | Baraolt | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,049 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baraolt | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,494 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,718 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,876 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 296 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.9 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,058 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.4 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Baraolt | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.86 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 924 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 203 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 644 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baraolt | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.6 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.38 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baraolt | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 210 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 588 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Baraolt | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 819 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 888 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Baraolt | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.9 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 494 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,540 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Baraolt | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.76 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 185 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Baraolt | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 136 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Baraolt
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 trade138 · 20.4%
- Construction78 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing66 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical58 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services58 · 8.6%
- Transport and storage57 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 5.5%
- Real estate34 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)92 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)83 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities67 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings53 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines49 · 7.2%
- Office administration and business support activities41 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities34 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities32 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities29 · 4.3%
- Information service activities23 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baraolt?
Baraolt has 8,693 residents (2026), ranking 325 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Baraolt?
Baraolt covers 133.1 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Baraolt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baraolt went from 9,368 to 8,693, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Baraolt?
Baraolt is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.075, longitude 25.600.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baraolt?
In Baraolt, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,049 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baraolt?
In Baraolt, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.76 ‰ (2024), ranking 185 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Baraolt?
The nearest to Baraolt are Augustin (4.8 km), Bățani (7.2 km), Vârghiș (8.3 km), Ormeniș (8.5 km), Aita Mare (12 km).