Dalnic: population and statistics
Dalnic has a population of 951 (2026) across 54.1 km², or 17.6 people per km². It ranks 3,066 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 951 residents
- 54.1 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Dalnic ranks No. 44 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.1 ‰ in Dalnic, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dalnic: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Dalnic in numbers
Where is Dalnic?
Population of Dalnic over time
Dalnic had 967 residents in 2016 and 951 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 934 |
| 2022 | 930 |
| 2023 | 929 |
| 2024 | 936 |
| 2025 | 944 |
| 2026 | 951 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,573 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cernat (3,980 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Dalnic
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 | Dalnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,162 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dalnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.03 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 131 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.15 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 422 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,155 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.7 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.8 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,272 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dalnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.7 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,825 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dalnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 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 | Dalnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,188 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 195 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.9 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 282 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dalnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.4 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,240 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Dalnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dalnic
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 trade11 · 23.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 15.2%
- Transport and storage6 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.7%
- Construction3 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 19.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 10.9%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dalnic?
Dalnic has 951 residents (2026), ranking 3,066 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dalnic?
Dalnic covers 54.1 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Dalnic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dalnic went from 967 to 951, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Dalnic?
Dalnic is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.917, longitude 25.983.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dalnic?
In Dalnic, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,162 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Dalnic?
In Dalnic, “Existing dwellings” stands at 422 (2025), ranking 3,155 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Dalnic?
The nearest to Dalnic are Cernat (5.4 km), Moacșa (5.7 km), Ghidfalău (7.9 km), Reci (8.4 km), Boroșneu Mare (11 km).