Chichiș: population and statistics
Chichiș has a population of 1,501 (2026) across 21.1 km², or 71.2 people per km². It ranks 2,743 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,501 residents
- 21.1 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Chichiș ranks No. 37 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 43 ‰ in Chichiș, compared with an average of 147 ‰ in Covasna County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 8.7 m³ in Chichiș, compared with an average of 33.4 m³ in Covasna County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Chichiș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Chichiș in numbers
Where is Chichiș?
Neighbouring localities
- Ilieni4.1 km · 2,234
- Prejmer5.4 km · 9,902
- Ozun6.9 km · 4,641
- Teliu8.4 km · 4,636
- Dobârlău9.8 km · 2,208
- Sfântu Gheorghe11 km · 59,845
- Hărman11 km · 8,164
- Bod13 km · 5,873
All localities in Covasna County
Localities of similar size
Population of Chichiș over time
Chichiș had 1,585 residents in 2016 and 1,501 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,516 |
| 2022 | 1,498 |
| 2023 | 1,498 |
| 2024 | 1,503 |
| 2025 | 1,505 |
| 2026 | 1,501 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,952 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ilieni, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Prejmer (9,902 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Chichiș
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 | Chichiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 738 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chichiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.33 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,444 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.66 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 281 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 738 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,886 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491.7 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.4 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 639 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chichiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.6 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 374 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.33 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chichiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 237 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 317 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chichiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 694 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chichiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.7 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,430 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,402 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chichiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Chichiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chichiș
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 trade48 · 19.1%
- Manufacturing27 · 10.8%
- Construction23 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage22 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services20 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 7.6%
- Real estate15 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 14.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities15 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings12 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chichiș?
Chichiș has 1,501 residents (2026), ranking 2,743 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chichiș?
Chichiș covers 21.1 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Chichiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chichiș went from 1,585 to 1,501, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Chichiș?
Chichiș is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.765, longitude 25.808.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chichiș?
In Chichiș, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,031 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Chichiș?
In Chichiș, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 8.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,430 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Chichiș?
The nearest to Chichiș are Ilieni (4.1 km), Prejmer (5.4 km), Ozun (6.9 km), Teliu (8.4 km), Dobârlău (9.8 km).