Catalina: population and statistics
Catalina has a population of 3,236 (2026) across 55.0 km², or 58.8 people per km². It ranks 1,428 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,236 residents
- 55.0 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Catalina ranks No. 22 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.6 ‰ in Catalina, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 28 ‰ in Catalina, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Covasna County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Catalina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Catalina in numbers
Where is Catalina?
Population of Catalina over time
Catalina had 3,392 residents in 2016 and 3,236 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,311 |
| 2022 | 3,282 |
| 2023 | 3,255 |
| 2024 | 3,243 |
| 2025 | 3,247 |
| 2026 | 3,236 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,710 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Secuiesc (18,394 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Catalina
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 | Catalina | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Catalina | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.21 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,709 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.16 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,496 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,538 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 462.3 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.7 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,647 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Catalina | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.3 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,649 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.16 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,529 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Catalina | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 28 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Catalina | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.3 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,445 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Catalina | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Catalina | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Catalina
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 trade40 · 24.2%
- Transport and storage25 · 15.2%
- Manufacturing18 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services16 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 6.7%
- Construction10 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 4.8%
- Other service activities8 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 11.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 3.6%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Catalina?
Catalina has 3,236 residents (2026), ranking 1,428 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Catalina?
Catalina covers 55.0 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Catalina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Catalina went from 3,392 to 3,236, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Catalina?
Catalina is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.952, longitude 26.144.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Catalina?
In Catalina, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,042 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Catalina?
In Catalina, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,979 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Catalina?
The nearest to Catalina are Târgu Secuiesc (5.3 km), Zăbala (8.1 km), Cernat (8.6 km), Covasna (12 km), Dalnic (13 km).