Belin: population and statistics
Belin has a population of 3,435 (2026) across 69.5 km², or 49.4 people per km². It ranks 1,312 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,435 residents
- 69.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Belin ranks No. 19 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.1 ‰ in Belin, compared with an average of 10.2 ‰ in Covasna County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 17.6% in Belin, compared with an average of 3.9% in Covasna County and 2.0% nationally.
Belin: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (9 businesses).
Belin in numbers
Where is Belin?
Population of Belin over time
Belin had 3,033 residents in 2016 and 3,435 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,255 |
| 2022 | 3,284 |
| 2023 | 3,345 |
| 2024 | 3,378 |
| 2025 | 3,422 |
| 2026 | 3,435 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in 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 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,738 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Aita Mare, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vâlcele (6,327 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Belin
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 | Belin | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,159 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 91 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Belin | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.64 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 679 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,245 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,972 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 362.4 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.5 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,886 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Belin | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.9 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,043 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,990 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Belin | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 17.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 43 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Belin | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.9 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 996 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Belin | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Belin | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 162 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 254 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Belin
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 trade12 · 15.0%
- Manufacturing11 · 13.8%
- Administrative and support services11 · 13.8%
- Construction10 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage9 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities9 · 11.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 10.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 8.8%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 6.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belin?
Belin has 3,435 residents (2026), ranking 1,312 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Belin?
Belin covers 69.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Belin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Belin went from 3,033 to 3,435, a change of +13.3%.
Where is Belin?
Belin is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.932, longitude 25.640.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Belin?
In Belin, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,159 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Belin?
In Belin, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 17.6% (2026), ranking 43 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Belin?
The nearest to Belin are Aita Mare (4.4 km), Hăghig (6.4 km), Măieruș (8.4 km), Apața (8.5 km), Vâlcele (9.4 km).