Estelnic: population and statistics
Estelnic has a population of 1,105 (2026) across 87.7 km², or 12.6 people per km². It ranks 2,988 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,105 residents
- 87.7 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Estelnic ranks No. 42 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.2 ‰ in Estelnic, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Estelnic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Estelnic in numbers
Where is Estelnic?
Population of Estelnic over time
Estelnic had 1,155 residents in 2016 and 1,105 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,130 |
| 2022 | 1,116 |
| 2023 | 1,109 |
| 2024 | 1,116 |
| 2025 | 1,098 |
| 2026 | 1,105 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,282 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poian (1,673 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Estelnic
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 | Estelnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,131 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Estelnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 468 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,138 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.5 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,376 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Estelnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.4 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Estelnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Estelnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 909 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Estelnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.40 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 90 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Estelnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 312 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Estelnic | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 175 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Estelnic
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 trade14 · 26.9%
- Transport and storage6 · 11.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing5 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 5.8%
- Information and communication3 · 5.8%
- Administrative and support services3 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 21.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 15.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 7.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 7.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 7.7%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities3 · 5.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Estelnic?
Estelnic has 1,105 residents (2026), ranking 2,988 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Estelnic?
Estelnic covers 87.7 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Estelnic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Estelnic went from 1,155 to 1,105, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Estelnic?
Estelnic is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.143, longitude 26.201.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Estelnic?
In Estelnic, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,131 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Estelnic?
In Estelnic, “Existing dwellings” stands at 468 (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Estelnic?
The nearest to Estelnic are Poian (5.6 km), Lemnia (6.4 km), Mereni (8.0 km), Sânzieni (9.6 km), Plăieșii de Jos (11 km).