Hăghig: population and statistics
Hăghig has a population of 2,539 (2026) across 46.9 km², or 54.2 people per km². It ranks 1,895 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,539 residents
- 46.9 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Hăghig ranks No. 25 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.8 ‰ in Hăghig, compared with an average of 7.5 ‰ in Covasna County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.8 m² in Hăghig, compared with an average of 49.7 m² in Covasna County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Hăghig: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Hăghig in numbers
Where is Hăghig?
Population of Hăghig over time
Hăghig had 2,328 residents in 2016 and 2,539 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,425 |
| 2022 | 2,464 |
| 2023 | 2,501 |
| 2024 | 2,516 |
| 2025 | 2,531 |
| 2026 | 2,539 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,563 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vâlcele (6,327 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Hăghig
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 | Hăghig | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 42 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hăghig | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.51 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,183 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,079 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,296 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 425.0 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,356 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.8 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 812 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hăghig | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.1 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,605 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.58 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hăghig | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hăghig | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.7 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,946 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.02 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 854 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hăghig | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hăghig | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hăghig
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 trade39 · 20.4%
- Construction32 · 16.8%
- Transport and storage21 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing16 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.8%
- Other service activities10 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 16.8%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 14.7%
- Construction of buildings25 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 13.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 7.3%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 3.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hăghig?
Hăghig has 2,539 residents (2026), ranking 1,895 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hăghig?
Hăghig covers 46.9 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Hăghig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hăghig went from 2,328 to 2,539, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Hăghig?
Hăghig is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.876, longitude 25.619.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hăghig?
In Hăghig, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 42 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Hăghig?
In Hăghig, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.8 m² (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Hăghig?
The nearest to Hăghig are Vâlcele (5.5 km), Belin (6.4 km), Măieruș (6.5 km), Feldioara (7.0 km), Apața (11 km).