Ghidfalău: population and statistics
Ghidfalău has a population of 2,680 (2026) across 68.1 km², or 39.4 people per km². It ranks 1,794 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,680 residents
- 68.1 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Ghidfalău ranks No. 23 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Ghidfalău, compared with an average of 3.2 nights in Covasna County and 2.0 nights nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 56 ‰ in Ghidfalău, compared with an average of 147 ‰ in Covasna County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Ghidfalău: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Ghidfalău in numbers
Where is Ghidfalău?
Population of Ghidfalău over time
Ghidfalău had 2,675 residents in 2016 and 2,680 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,652 |
| 2022 | 2,671 |
| 2023 | 2,657 |
| 2024 | 2,665 |
| 2025 | 2,690 |
| 2026 | 2,680 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,536 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dalnic, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sfântu Gheorghe (59,845 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Ghidfalău
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 | Ghidfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghidfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.34 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,674 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 844 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,090 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,274 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 406.7 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,592 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 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghidfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.0 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.12 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,457 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghidfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.3% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ghidfalău | 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) | 14 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,130 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 932 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghidfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.9 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,737 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.78 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 545 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghidfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghidfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghidfalău
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 trade41 · 19.1%
- Manufacturing28 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage25 · 11.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 8.8%
- Construction17 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 6.5%
- Real estate14 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services13 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 7.4%
- Real estate activities14 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 5.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy12 · 5.6%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply11 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghidfalău?
Ghidfalău has 2,680 residents (2026), ranking 1,794 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghidfalău?
Ghidfalău covers 68.1 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Ghidfalău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghidfalău went from 2,675 to 2,680, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Ghidfalău?
Ghidfalău is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.915, longitude 25.881.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ghidfalău?
In Ghidfalău, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghidfalău?
In Ghidfalău, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 56 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,859 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Ghidfalău?
The nearest to Ghidfalău are Dalnic (7.9 km), Bodoc (8.1 km), Reci (8.3 km), Moacșa (8.5 km), Arcuș (8.7 km).