Moacșa: population and statistics
Moacșa has a population of 1,237 (2026) across 33.3 km², or 37.1 people per km². It ranks 2,919 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,237 residents
- 33.3 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Moacșa ranks No. 39 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.1 in Moacșa, compared with an average of 3.6 per 10,000 inh. in Covasna County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Moacșa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Moacșa in numbers
Where is Moacșa?
Population of Moacșa over time
Moacșa had 1,217 residents in 2016 and 1,237 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,243 |
| 2022 | 1,246 |
| 2023 | 1,251 |
| 2024 | 1,252 |
| 2025 | 1,245 |
| 2026 | 1,237 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,668 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reci (2,274 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Moacșa
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 | Moacșa | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moacșa | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.23 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 496 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 626 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,020 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 506.1 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.5 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,495 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 794 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moacșa | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.1 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,962 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.62 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,028 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moacșa | 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) | 2.5% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Moacșa | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 365 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 452 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98.6 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 114 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Moacșa | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 407 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Moacșa | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moacșa
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 trade16 · 21.6%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage8 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services7 · 9.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.8%
- Real estate5 · 6.8%
- Construction4 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 9.5%
- Accommodation5 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities5 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.4%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moacșa?
Moacșa has 1,237 residents (2026), ranking 2,919 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moacșa?
Moacșa covers 33.3 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Moacșa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moacșa went from 1,217 to 1,237, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Moacșa?
Moacșa is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.867, longitude 25.967.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Moacșa?
In Moacșa, “Existing dwellings” stands at 626 (2025), ranking 3,020 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moacșa?
In Moacșa, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 241 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Moacșa?
The nearest to Moacșa are Reci (3.2 km), Dalnic (5.7 km), Boroșneu Mare (6.1 km), Ghidfalău (8.5 km), Brateș (8.6 km).