Poian: population and statistics
Poian has a population of 1,673 (2026) across 59.0 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 2,609 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,673 residents
- 59.0 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Poian ranks No. 35 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Poian, compared with an average of 1.34 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Poian, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Poian: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Poian in numbers
Where is Poian?
Population of Poian over time
Poian had 1,773 residents in 2016 and 1,673 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,711 |
| 2022 | 1,707 |
| 2023 | 1,711 |
| 2024 | 1,701 |
| 2025 | 1,686 |
| 2026 | 1,673 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,259 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânzieni (4,468 residents), 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Poian
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 | Poian | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,046 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poian | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 824 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,750 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 492.5 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.6 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,658 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poian | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.6 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,933 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poian | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Poian | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.3 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 294 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 167 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 677 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Poian | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Poian | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poian
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 trade19 · 27.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 13.0%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage7 · 10.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.8%
- Construction4 · 5.8%
- Information and communication4 · 5.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 21.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 17.4%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 8.7%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.8%
- Information service activities4 · 5.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 5.8%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.3%
- Publishing activities3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poian?
Poian has 1,673 residents (2026), ranking 2,609 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poian?
Poian covers 59.0 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Poian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poian went from 1,773 to 1,673, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Poian?
Poian is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.110, longitude 26.145.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poian?
In Poian, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poian?
In Poian, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Poian?
The nearest to Poian are Sânzieni (4.0 km), Estelnic (5.6 km), Mereni (7.8 km), Lemnia (10 km), Târgu Secuiesc (12 km).