Vâlcele (Covasna County): population and statistics
Vâlcele has a population of 6,327 (2026) across 57.9 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 509 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +25.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,327 residents
- 57.9 km²
- 109 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Vâlcele ranks No. 6 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.1 ‰ in Vâlcele, compared with an average of 7.5 ‰ in Covasna County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Vâlcele, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Covasna County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Vâlcele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Vâlcele in numbers
Where is Vâlcele?
Population of Vâlcele over time
Vâlcele had 5,040 residents in 2016 and 6,327 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,641 |
| 2022 | 5,752 |
| 2023 | 5,873 |
| 2024 | 6,023 |
| 2025 | 6,196 |
| 2026 | 6,327 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,115 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Hăghig, 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Vâlcele
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 | Vâlcele | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,049 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.1 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,978 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,007 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 951 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 317.2 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,107 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.0 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,720 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,965 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,928 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 19.3% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 28 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 929 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 233 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 63 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vâlcele
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 trade45 · 23.8%
- Construction28 · 14.8%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing16 · 8.5%
- Transport and storage13 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services13 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 21.7%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 13.2%
- Construction of buildings21 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.8%
- Accommodation10 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 4.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 4.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities8 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vâlcele?
Vâlcele has 6,327 residents (2026), ranking 509 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vâlcele?
Vâlcele covers 57.9 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Vâlcele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vâlcele went from 5,040 to 6,327, a change of +25.5%.
Where is Vâlcele?
Vâlcele is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.853, longitude 25.681.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vâlcele?
In Vâlcele, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vâlcele?
In Vâlcele, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,423 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Vâlcele?
The nearest to Vâlcele are Hăghig (5.5 km), Feldioara (8.0 km), Sfântu Gheorghe (8.4 km), Arcuș (8.7 km), Belin (9.4 km).