Ojdula: population and statistics
Ojdula has a population of 3,628 (2026) across 112.7 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 1,229 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,628 residents
- 112.7 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Ojdula ranks No. 18 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.0 ‰ in Ojdula, compared with an average of 10.2 ‰ in Covasna County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.55 ‰ in Ojdula, compared with an average of 1.34 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Ojdula: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Ojdula in numbers
Where is Ojdula?
Population of Ojdula over time
Ojdula had 3,587 residents in 2016 and 3,628 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,685 |
| 2022 | 3,687 |
| 2023 | 3,683 |
| 2024 | 3,662 |
| 2025 | 3,629 |
| 2026 | 3,628 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,789 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ghelința, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Secuiesc (18,394 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Ojdula
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 | Ojdula | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,026 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,025 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ojdula | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,811 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,523 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,497 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 419.8 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.8 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.21 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 573 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ojdula | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.0 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ojdula | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Ojdula | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ojdula | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ojdula
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 trade44 · 28.9%
- Manufacturing26 · 17.1%
- Transport and storage21 · 13.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.6%
- Construction6 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 20.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 19.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 12.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)11 · 7.2%
- Forestry and logging10 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 3.9%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.3%
- Manufacture of textiles4 · 2.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ojdula?
Ojdula has 3,628 residents (2026), ranking 1,229 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ojdula?
Ojdula covers 112.7 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Ojdula growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ojdula went from 3,587 to 3,628, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Ojdula?
Ojdula is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.969, longitude 26.323.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ojdula?
In Ojdula, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,032 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ojdula?
In Ojdula, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.55 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,889 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Ojdula?
The nearest to Ojdula are Ghelința (8.2 km), Brețcu (9.1 km), Zăbala (13 km), Mereni (14 km), Catalina (14 km).