Corbu (Harghita County): population and statistics
Corbu has a population of 1,423 (2026) across 170.7 km², or 8.3 people per km². It ranks 2,790 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,423 residents
- 170.7 km²
- 8 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Corbu ranks No. 62 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.05 km in Corbu, compared with an average of 5.80 km in Harghita County and 4.84 km nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 230 ‰ in Corbu, compared with an average of 159 ‰ in Harghita County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Corbu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Corbu in numbers
Where is Corbu?
Neighbouring localities
- Borsec12 km · 2,572
- Grințieș13 km · 2,247
- Tulgheș14 km · 3,003
- Bilbor17 km · 2,411
- Borca17 km · 6,235
- Farcașa20 km · 3,003
- Poiana Teiului21 km · 4,577
- Sărmaș21 km · 3,604
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Corbu over time
Corbu had 1,484 residents in 2016 and 1,423 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,434 |
| 2022 | 1,427 |
| 2023 | 1,415 |
| 2024 | 1,413 |
| 2025 | 1,428 |
| 2026 | 1,423 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,912 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Borsec (2,572 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Corbu
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 | Corbu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corbu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,689 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,289 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 782 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,820 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 549.5 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 921 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 72.6 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 104 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,363 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corbu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corbu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Corbu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.2 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,567 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.34 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 598 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Corbu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 479 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Corbu | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 230 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 69 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 387 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Corbu
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 trade16 · 24.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage10 · 15.2%
- Manufacturing7 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.1%
- Construction3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 10.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 9.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 7.6%
- Forestry and logging5 · 7.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corbu?
Corbu has 1,423 residents (2026), ranking 2,790 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Corbu?
Corbu covers 170.7 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Corbu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Corbu went from 1,484 to 1,423, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Corbu?
Corbu is in Harghita County. Latitude 47.042, longitude 25.683.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corbu?
In Corbu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.05 km (2025), ranking 2,689 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corbu?
In Corbu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 230 ‰ (2025), ranking 69 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Corbu?
The nearest to Corbu are Borsec (12 km), Grințieș (13 km), Tulgheș (14 km), Bilbor (17 km), Borca (17 km).