Brețcu: population and statistics
Brețcu has a population of 3,311 (2026) across 112.8 km², or 29.4 people per km². It ranks 1,387 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,311 residents
- 112.8 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Brețcu ranks No. 20 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Brețcu, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Covasna County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.48 km in Brețcu, compared with an average of 2.01 km in Covasna County and 3.48 km nationally.
Brețcu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Brețcu in numbers
Where is Brețcu?
Population of Brețcu over time
Brețcu had 3,702 residents in 2016 and 3,311 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,504 |
| 2022 | 3,443 |
| 2023 | 3,429 |
| 2024 | 3,395 |
| 2025 | 3,360 |
| 2026 | 3,311 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,791 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mereni, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Secuiesc (18,394 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Brețcu
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 | Brețcu | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brețcu | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.13 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,024 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,341 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,775 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,170 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.1 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,032 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.8 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,467 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brețcu | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.48 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 953 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 71 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 911 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brețcu | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.6 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,881 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,988 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brețcu | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brețcu | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 981 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 802 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brețcu | 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 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.68 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 711 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brețcu | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brețcu | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brețcu
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 trade27 · 29.7%
- Manufacturing12 · 13.2%
- Construction10 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage8 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.5%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 19.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 17.6%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings7 · 7.7%
- Forestry and logging5 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering5 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brețcu?
Brețcu has 3,311 residents (2026), ranking 1,387 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brețcu?
Brețcu covers 112.8 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Brețcu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brețcu went from 3,702 to 3,311, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Brețcu?
Brețcu is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.050, longitude 26.300.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brețcu?
In Brețcu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,341 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brețcu?
In Brețcu, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.48 km (2025), ranking 953 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Brețcu?
The nearest to Brețcu are Mereni (5.9 km), Lemnia (8.3 km), Ojdula (9.1 km), Estelnic (13 km), Poian (14 km).