Corund: population and statistics
Corund has a population of 6,388 (2026) across 114.4 km², or 55.9 people per km². It ranks 505 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,388 residents
- 114.4 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Corund ranks No. 9 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.4 ‰ in Corund, compared with an average of 10.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Corund, compared with an average of 4.1 per 10,000 inh. in Harghita County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Corund: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Corund in numbers
Where is Corund?
Neighbouring localities
- Lupeni8.3 km · 4,837
- Dealu12 km · 4,287
- Vărșag12 km · 1,771
- Praid13 km · 6,938
- Atid14 km · 3,061
- Sovata16 km · 9,945
- Șimonești18 km · 3,828
- Feliceni18 km · 3,743
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Corund over time
Corund had 6,517 residents in 2016 and 6,388 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,545 |
| 2022 | 6,505 |
| 2023 | 6,417 |
| 2024 | 6,419 |
| 2025 | 6,395 |
| 2026 | 6,388 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,017 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Lupeni, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sovata (9,945 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Corund
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 | Corund | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,126 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,068 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corund | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.64 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,884 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,543 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,732 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 531 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 427.7 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,325 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.5 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 821 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,755 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corund | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.0 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corund | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Corund | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 351 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69.2 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 164 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Corund | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.3 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,833 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.91 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 880 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Corund | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Corund | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Corund
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 trade61 · 20.4%
- Manufacturing36 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage36 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services36 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 10.0%
- Construction15 · 5.0%
- Real estate15 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 9.4%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 8.0%
- Accommodation22 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 7.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 6.7%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities15 · 5.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities14 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corund?
Corund has 6,388 residents (2026), ranking 505 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Corund?
Corund covers 114.4 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Corund growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Corund went from 6,517 to 6,388, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Corund?
Corund is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.491, longitude 25.222.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corund?
In Corund, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,126 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corund?
In Corund, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Corund?
The nearest to Corund are Lupeni (8.3 km), Dealu (12 km), Vărșag (12 km), Praid (13 km), Atid (14 km).