Ghelința: population and statistics
Ghelința has a population of 5,196 (2026) across 110.3 km², or 47.1 people per km². It ranks 700 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,196 residents
- 110.3 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Ghelința ranks No. 8 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.0 ‰ in Ghelința, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Ghelința, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Covasna County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Ghelința: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Ghelința in numbers
Where is Ghelința?
Population of Ghelința over time
Ghelința had 5,176 residents in 2016 and 5,196 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,188 |
| 2022 | 5,188 |
| 2023 | 5,184 |
| 2024 | 5,189 |
| 2025 | 5,199 |
| 2026 | 5,196 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,445 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ojdula, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Covasna (10,484 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Ghelința
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 | Ghelința | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,156 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghelința | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.56 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,133 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,412 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,277 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 738 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 438.2 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,184 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.2 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghelința | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.4 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghelința | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ghelința | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghelința | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.0 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,133 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,301 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghelința | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghelința | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghelința
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 trade72 · 20.9%
- Manufacturing51 · 14.8%
- Transport and storage45 · 13.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing38 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services26 · 7.6%
- Construction22 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 14.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 13.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)41 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 11.3%
- Forestry and logging34 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 3.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities13 · 3.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghelința?
Ghelința has 5,196 residents (2026), ranking 700 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghelința?
Ghelința covers 110.3 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Ghelința growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghelința went from 5,176 to 5,196, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Ghelința?
Ghelința is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.896, longitude 26.332.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghelința?
In Ghelința, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,156 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghelința?
In Ghelința, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,412 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Ghelința?
The nearest to Ghelința are Ojdula (8.2 km), Zăbala (11 km), Covasna (12 km), Catalina (16 km), Brețcu (17 km).