Vârghiș: population and statistics
Vârghiș has a population of 1,695 (2026) across 70.5 km², or 24.0 people per km². It ranks 2,588 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,695 residents
- 70.5 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Vârghiș ranks No. 32 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.8 ‰ in Vârghiș, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Vârghiș: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (15 businesses).
Vârghiș in numbers
Where is Vârghiș?
Neighbouring localities
- Ocland7.7 km · 1,278
- Baraolt8.3 km · 8,693
- Augustin9.8 km · 2,422
- Brăduț10 km · 5,317
- Merești11 km · 1,347
- Bățani13 km · 4,813
- Ormeniș14 km · 2,121
- Racoș15 km · 3,867
All localities in Covasna County
Localities of similar size
Population of Vârghiș over time
Vârghiș had 1,850 residents in 2016 and 1,695 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,744 |
| 2022 | 1,728 |
| 2023 | 1,724 |
| 2024 | 1,708 |
| 2025 | 1,697 |
| 2026 | 1,695 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,875 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ocland, 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Vârghiș
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 | Vârghiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,082 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vârghiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.02 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,762 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 726 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,900 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.3 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,317 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.0 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vârghiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.49 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 363 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 102 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 858 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vârghiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.5 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,856 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vârghiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.4% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 492 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vârghiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 589 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 327 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 728 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vârghiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.7 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 648 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.67 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 251 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vârghiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vârghiș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vârghiș
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 trade21 · 18.8%
- Construction16 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing13 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services13 · 11.6%
- Other service activities9 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 7.1%
- Transport and storage7 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities15 · 13.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 11.6%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods7 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vârghiș?
Vârghiș has 1,695 residents (2026), ranking 2,588 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vârghiș?
Vârghiș covers 70.5 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Vârghiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vârghiș went from 1,850 to 1,695, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Vârghiș?
Vârghiș is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.133, longitude 25.533.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârghiș?
In Vârghiș, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,082 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Vârghiș?
In Vârghiș, “Existing dwellings” stands at 726 (2025), ranking 2,900 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Vârghiș?
The nearest to Vârghiș are Ocland (7.7 km), Baraolt (8.3 km), Augustin (9.8 km), Brăduț (10 km), Merești (11 km).