Lemnia: population and statistics
Lemnia has a population of 1,760 (2026) across 95.3 km², or 18.5 people per km². It ranks 2,543 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,760 residents
- 95.3 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Lemnia ranks No. 31 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.1 ‰ in Lemnia, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Lemnia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Lemnia in numbers
Where is Lemnia?
Population of Lemnia over time
Lemnia had 1,931 residents in 2016 and 1,760 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,846 |
| 2022 | 1,814 |
| 2023 | 1,790 |
| 2024 | 1,784 |
| 2025 | 1,767 |
| 2026 | 1,760 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,342 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Estelnic, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brețcu (3,311 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Lemnia
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 | Lemnia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lemnia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.32 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,022 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.27 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 823 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 739 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,882 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 419.9 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,430 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 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lemnia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.68 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 556 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 115 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 832 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lemnia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.4 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,443 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lemnia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 825 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 797 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lemnia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.6 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,688 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.66 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 717 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lemnia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lemnia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lemnia
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 trade27 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage17 · 13.9%
- Manufacturing15 · 12.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 9.0%
- Construction9 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 17.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 9.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 7.4%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lemnia?
Lemnia has 1,760 residents (2026), ranking 2,543 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lemnia?
Lemnia covers 95.3 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Lemnia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lemnia went from 1,931 to 1,760, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Lemnia?
Lemnia is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.123, longitude 26.280.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lemnia?
In Lemnia, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,070 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Lemnia?
In Lemnia, “Existing dwellings” stands at 739 (2025), ranking 2,882 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Lemnia?
The nearest to Lemnia are Estelnic (6.4 km), Mereni (6.7 km), Brețcu (8.3 km), Poian (10 km), Sânzieni (14 km).