Târgu Secuiesc: population and statistics
Târgu Secuiesc has a population of 18,394 (2026) across 48.6 km², or 378 people per km². It ranks 122 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,394 residents
- 48.6 km²
- 378 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Târgu Secuiesc ranks No. 2 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.11 ‰ in Târgu Secuiesc, compared with an average of 0.99 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 541 ‰ in Târgu Secuiesc, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Covasna County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Târgu Secuiesc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (316 businesses).
Târgu Secuiesc in numbers
Where is Târgu Secuiesc?
Neighbouring localities
- Catalina5.3 km · 3,236
- Sânzieni9.5 km · 4,468
- Cernat9.8 km · 3,980
- Mereni11 km · 1,200
- Poian12 km · 1,673
- Zăbala13 km · 4,521
- Brețcu14 km · 3,311
- Turia14 km · 3,717
All localities in Covasna County
Localities of similar size
Population of Târgu Secuiesc over time
Târgu Secuiesc had 20,287 residents in 2016 and 18,394 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,455 |
| 2022 | 19,226 |
| 2023 | 19,039 |
| 2024 | 18,790 |
| 2025 | 18,568 |
| 2026 | 18,394 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,811 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Catalina, 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Târgu Secuiesc
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 | Târgu Secuiesc | 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) | 11.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târgu Secuiesc | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.76 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,296 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 8,285 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 121 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 450.4 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,010 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) | 0.11 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,898 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Târgu Secuiesc | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 947 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 453 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 199 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târgu Secuiesc | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.3 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 989 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.47 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târgu Secuiesc | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 541 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 24 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Târgu Secuiesc | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 414 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 585 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târgu Secuiesc | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.4 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,240 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.25 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 614 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târgu Secuiesc | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.81 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 95 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 293 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târgu Secuiesc | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 231 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 66 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târgu Secuiesc
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 trade434 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage192 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical190 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services173 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing158 · 8.1%
- Real estate116 · 5.9%
- Other service activities116 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services112 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)316 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)298 · 15.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines149 · 7.6%
- Real estate activities116 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities106 · 5.4%
- Specialised construction activities96 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities94 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities92 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy92 · 4.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods75 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târgu Secuiesc?
Târgu Secuiesc has 18,394 residents (2026), ranking 122 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târgu Secuiesc?
Târgu Secuiesc covers 48.6 km², with a density of 378 people per km².
Is the population of Târgu Secuiesc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târgu Secuiesc went from 20,287 to 18,394, a change of −9.3%.
Where is Târgu Secuiesc?
Târgu Secuiesc is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.000, longitude 26.137.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Secuiesc?
In Târgu Secuiesc, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.11 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,898 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Secuiesc?
In Târgu Secuiesc, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 541 ‰ (2024), ranking 24 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Târgu Secuiesc?
The nearest to Târgu Secuiesc are Catalina (5.3 km), Sânzieni (9.5 km), Cernat (9.8 km), Mereni (11 km), Poian (12 km).