Bățani: population and statistics
Bățani has a population of 4,813 (2026) across 221.7 km², or 21.7 people per km². It ranks 807 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,813 residents
- 221.7 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Bățani ranks No. 10 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Bățani, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Covasna County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.9 ‰ in Bățani, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Bățani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Bățani in numbers
Where is Bățani?
Neighbouring localities
- Baraolt7.2 km · 8,693
- Brăduț11 km · 5,317
- Augustin12 km · 2,422
- Vârghiș13 km · 1,695
- Micfalău14 km · 1,686
- Aita Mare14 km · 1,561
- Malnaș14 km · 1,017
- Bixad14 km · 1,681
All localities in Covasna County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bățani over time
Bățani had 4,680 residents in 2016 and 4,813 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,731 |
| 2022 | 4,766 |
| 2023 | 4,770 |
| 2024 | 4,777 |
| 2025 | 4,804 |
| 2026 | 4,813 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,043 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baraolt (8,693 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Bățani
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 | Bățani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,748 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,119 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bățani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,402 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,418 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 664 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 502.4 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,385 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bățani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.18 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 905 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 54 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 937 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bățani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.1 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bățani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.9% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 110 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bățani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 890 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,104 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Bățani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bățani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 146 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 375 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bățani
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 trade57 · 24.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing20 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 8.7%
- Construction19 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.8%
- Transport and storage16 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 14.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings16 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 6.9%
- Forestry and logging13 · 5.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bățani?
Bățani has 4,813 residents (2026), ranking 807 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bățani?
Bățani covers 221.7 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Bățani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bățani went from 4,680 to 4,813, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Bățani?
Bățani is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.089, longitude 25.691.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bățani?
In Bățani, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,402 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bățani?
In Bățani, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Bățani?
The nearest to Bățani are Baraolt (7.2 km), Brăduț (11 km), Augustin (12 km), Vârghiș (13 km), Micfalău (14 km).