Sfântu Gheorghe (Covasna County): population and statistics
Sfântu Gheorghe has a population of 59,845 (2026) across 72.6 km², or 824 people per km². It ranks 41 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 59,845 residents
- 72.6 km²
- 824 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Sfântu Gheorghe ranks No. 1 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 488 ‰ in Sfântu Gheorghe, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Covasna County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Sfântu Gheorghe: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (989 businesses).
Sfântu Gheorghe in numbers
Where is Sfântu Gheorghe?
Population of Sfântu Gheorghe over time
Sfântu Gheorghe had 65,128 residents in 2016 and 59,845 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 63,190 |
| 2022 | 62,509 |
| 2023 | 61,833 |
| 2024 | 61,170 |
| 2025 | 60,381 |
| 2026 | 59,845 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Population density”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,174 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Sfântu Gheorghe
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 | Sfântu Gheorghe | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,715 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.01 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,607 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.02 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,621 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 24,338 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 47 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 406.7 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,592 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.46 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 954 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 458 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 195 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.6 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 572 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,235 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 488 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 35 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | 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) | 372 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 446 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 686 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.5 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 586 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.11 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,061 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.11 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 155 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.20 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 136 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 183 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 173 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sfântu Gheorghe
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 trade1,427 · 18.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical906 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services814 · 10.7%
- Transport and storage657 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing645 · 8.4%
- Construction520 · 6.8%
- Information and communication494 · 6.5%
- Real estate423 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)989 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)869 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines544 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities505 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities471 · 6.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities439 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities423 · 5.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy397 · 5.2%
- Advertising and market research313 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities310 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sfântu Gheorghe has 59,845 residents (2026), ranking 41 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sfântu Gheorghe covers 72.6 km², with a density of 824 people per km².
Is the population of Sfântu Gheorghe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sfântu Gheorghe went from 65,128 to 59,845, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sfântu Gheorghe is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.865, longitude 25.788.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Sfântu Gheorghe?
In Sfântu Gheorghe, “Existing dwellings” stands at 24,338 (2025), ranking 47 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sfântu Gheorghe?
In Sfântu Gheorghe, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 488 ‰ (2024), ranking 35 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Sfântu Gheorghe?
The nearest to Sfântu Gheorghe are Arcuș (4.2 km), Valea Crișului (5.9 km), Vâlcele (8.4 km), Ilieni (8.4 km), Ghidfalău (9.1 km).