Mereni (Covasna County): population and statistics
Mereni has a population of 1,200 (2026) across 51.4 km², or 23.4 people per km². It ranks 2,943 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,200 residents
- 51.4 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Mereni ranks No. 40 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.7 ‰ in Mereni, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.3 in Mereni, compared with an average of 3.6 per 10,000 inh. in Covasna County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Mereni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Mereni in numbers
Where is Mereni?
Population of Mereni over time
Mereni had 1,318 residents in 2016 and 1,200 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,266 |
| 2022 | 1,259 |
| 2023 | 1,251 |
| 2024 | 1,233 |
| 2025 | 1,208 |
| 2026 | 1,200 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,192 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brețcu (3,311 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Mereni
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 | Mereni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,688 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,143 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mereni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.08 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 257 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 668 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,966 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 556.7 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 871 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.0 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,146 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mereni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.8 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,353 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mereni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mereni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mereni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.8 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 852 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.17 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 221 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Mereni | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mereni
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 trade15 · 22.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 14.7%
- Transport and storage7 · 10.3%
- Information and communication7 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.4%
- Construction4 · 5.9%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 17.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 13.2%
- Forestry and logging8 · 11.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 8.8%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities5 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.9%
- Information service activities4 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.4%
- Publishing activities3 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mereni?
Mereni has 1,200 residents (2026), ranking 2,943 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mereni?
Mereni covers 51.4 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Mereni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mereni went from 1,318 to 1,200, a change of −9.0%.
Where is Mereni?
Mereni is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.074, longitude 26.231.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mereni?
In Mereni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,143 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mereni?
In Mereni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 223 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Mereni?
The nearest to Mereni are Brețcu (5.9 km), Lemnia (6.7 km), Poian (7.8 km), Estelnic (8.0 km), Sânzieni (9.4 km).