Cernat: population and statistics
Cernat has a population of 3,980 (2026) across 114.6 km², or 34.7 people per km². It ranks 1,092 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,980 residents
- 114.6 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Cernat ranks No. 16 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.8 ‰ in Cernat, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Cernat, compared with an average of 1.99 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Cernat: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Cernat in numbers
Where is Cernat?
Neighbouring localities
- Dalnic5.4 km · 951
- Catalina8.6 km · 3,236
- Târgu Secuiesc9.8 km · 18,394
- Moacșa11 km · 1,237
- Ghidfalău12 km · 2,680
- Brateș13 km · 1,374
- Turia13 km · 3,717
- Reci14 km · 2,274
All localities in Covasna County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cernat over time
Cernat had 4,033 residents in 2016 and 3,980 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,023 |
| 2022 | 3,994 |
| 2023 | 3,958 |
| 2024 | 3,978 |
| 2025 | 3,979 |
| 2026 | 3,980 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,052 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dalnic, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Secuiesc (18,394 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Cernat
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 | Cernat | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cernat | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.50 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 989 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.51 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,010 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 949 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505.0 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,355 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cernat | 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) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,548 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cernat | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cernat | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.9 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 219 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 558 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 339 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.4 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 349 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cernat | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.9 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,201 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.64 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 938 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cernat | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cernat | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cernat
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 trade60 · 23.3%
- Manufacturing29 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage29 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.4%
- Other service activities12 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 18.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 16.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities10 · 3.9%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cernat?
Cernat has 3,980 residents (2026), ranking 1,092 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cernat?
Cernat covers 114.6 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Cernat growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cernat went from 4,033 to 3,980, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Cernat?
Cernat is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.950, longitude 26.033.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cernat?
In Cernat, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cernat?
In Cernat, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Cernat?
The nearest to Cernat are Dalnic (5.4 km), Catalina (8.6 km), Târgu Secuiesc (9.8 km), Moacșa (11 km), Ghidfalău (12 km).