Ilieni: population and statistics
Ilieni has a population of 2,234 (2026) across 54.3 km², or 41.1 people per km². It ranks 2,130 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,234 residents
- 54.3 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Ilieni ranks No. 28 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 36 ‰ in Ilieni, compared with an average of 147 ‰ in Covasna County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.40 ‰ in Ilieni, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Covasna County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Ilieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Ilieni in numbers
Where is Ilieni?
Neighbouring localities
- Chichiș4.1 km · 1,501
- Prejmer7.7 km · 9,902
- Sfântu Gheorghe8.4 km · 59,845
- Ozun9.3 km · 4,641
- Vâlcele9.7 km · 6,327
- Bod10 km · 5,873
- Hărman11 km · 8,164
- Arcuș12 km · 1,821
All localities in Covasna County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ilieni over time
Ilieni had 2,015 residents in 2016 and 2,234 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,044 |
| 2022 | 2,062 |
| 2023 | 2,077 |
| 2024 | 2,142 |
| 2025 | 2,199 |
| 2026 | 2,234 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,605 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Ilieni
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 | Ilieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.0 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 155 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ilieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.46 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 395 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.40 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 87 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,266 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,939 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.7 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 797 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.3 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 928 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.06 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 86 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ilieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 873 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 110 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 844 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ilieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.3 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 399 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 | Ilieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ilieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 791 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 636 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ilieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.5 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 728 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.72 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,594 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ilieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 312 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ilieni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,086 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ilieni
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 trade61 · 19.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical35 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing33 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services33 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage25 · 8.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation25 · 8.0%
- Construction23 · 7.3%
- Real estate14 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 7.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities17 · 5.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities16 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities14 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ilieni?
Ilieni has 2,234 residents (2026), ranking 2,130 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ilieni?
Ilieni covers 54.3 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Ilieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ilieni went from 2,015 to 2,234, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Ilieni?
Ilieni is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.791, longitude 25.770.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilieni?
In Ilieni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,086 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilieni?
In Ilieni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.40 ‰ (2025), ranking 87 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Ilieni?
The nearest to Ilieni are Chichiș (4.1 km), Prejmer (7.7 km), Sfântu Gheorghe (8.4 km), Ozun (9.3 km), Vâlcele (9.7 km).