Valea Mare (Covasna County): population and statistics
Valea Mare has a population of 1,109 (2026) across 17.1 km², or 64.7 people per km². It ranks 2,987 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,109 residents
- 17.1 km²
- 65 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Valea Mare ranks No. 41 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.6 ‰ in Valea Mare, compared with an average of 7.5 ‰ in Covasna County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Valea Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (6 businesses).
Valea Mare in numbers
Where is Valea Mare?
Population of Valea Mare over time
Valea Mare had 1,154 residents in 2016 and 1,109 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,139 |
| 2022 | 1,118 |
| 2023 | 1,121 |
| 2024 | 1,114 |
| 2025 | 1,123 |
| 2026 | 1,109 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,399 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Boroșneu Mare (3,265 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Valea Mare
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 | Valea Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 141 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 449 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,146 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.9 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,611 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.4 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.4 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 210 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 175 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Mare
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 trade8 · 15.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 11.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 9.8%
- Construction5 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing4 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 7.8%
- Other service activities4 · 7.8%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 11.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 11.8%
- Construction of buildings5 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 9.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 7.8%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 7.8%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering3 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 5.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Mare?
Valea Mare has 1,109 residents (2026), ranking 2,987 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Mare?
Valea Mare covers 17.1 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Mare went from 1,154 to 1,109, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Valea Mare?
Valea Mare is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.757, longitude 26.009.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Valea Mare?
In Valea Mare, “Existing dwellings” stands at 449 (2025), ranking 3,146 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Mare?
In Valea Mare, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 141 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Mare?
The nearest to Valea Mare are Boroșneu Mare (6.7 km), Barcani (7.8 km), Dobârlău (7.9 km), Întorsura Buzăului (9.5 km), Brateș (9.6 km).