Reci: population and statistics
Reci has a population of 2,274 (2026) across 55.6 km², or 40.9 people per km². It ranks 2,091 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,274 residents
- 55.6 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Reci ranks No. 27 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 242 ‰ in Reci, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Covasna County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.88 ‰ in Reci, compared with an average of 0.74 ‰ in Covasna County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Reci: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Reci in numbers
Where is Reci?
Population of Reci over time
Reci had 2,300 residents in 2016 and 2,274 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,305 |
| 2022 | 2,297 |
| 2023 | 2,292 |
| 2024 | 2,282 |
| 2025 | 2,289 |
| 2026 | 2,274 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,789 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Moacșa, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ozun (4,641 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Reci
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 | Reci | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reci | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.68 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,593 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.52 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,200 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,064 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.7 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,124 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.7 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 947 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reci | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.3 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.08 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 887 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reci | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 242 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 310 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Reci | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 456 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 392 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 491 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Reci | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.2 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,079 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.41 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 590 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Reci | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Reci | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Reci
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 trade36 · 18.5%
- Manufacturing25 · 12.8%
- Administrative and support services18 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 8.2%
- Construction15 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.2%
- Transport and storage11 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 11.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 6.7%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 6.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy11 · 5.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities10 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reci?
Reci has 2,274 residents (2026), ranking 2,091 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Reci?
Reci covers 55.6 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Reci growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Reci went from 2,300 to 2,274, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Reci?
Reci is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.850, longitude 25.933.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Reci?
In Reci, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 242 ‰ (2024), ranking 310 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Reci?
In Reci, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.88 ‰ (2024), ranking 332 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Reci?
The nearest to Reci are Moacșa (3.2 km), Boroșneu Mare (6.4 km), Ozun (7.4 km), Ghidfalău (8.3 km), Dalnic (8.4 km).