Cozmeni: population and statistics
Cozmeni has a population of 2,246 (2026) across 70.0 km², or 32.1 people per km². It ranks 2,112 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,246 residents
- 70.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Cozmeni ranks No. 47 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.2 ‰ in Cozmeni, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Cozmeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Cozmeni in numbers
Where is Cozmeni?
Population of Cozmeni over time
Cozmeni had 2,260 residents in 2016 and 2,246 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,279 |
| 2022 | 2,267 |
| 2023 | 2,249 |
| 2024 | 2,238 |
| 2025 | 2,244 |
| 2026 | 2,246 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,801 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tușnad, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânsimion (3,602 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Cozmeni
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 | Cozmeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,770 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cozmeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.57 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,386 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,198 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 883 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,660 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 393.1 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,732 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.0 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cozmeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.95 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 411 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 956 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cozmeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.5 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.89 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,644 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cozmeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 244 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cozmeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 830 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,021 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cozmeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.5 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,249 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.53 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 196 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cozmeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cozmeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cozmeni
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 trade23 · 21.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage12 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services12 · 11.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing10 · 9.2%
- Construction10 · 9.2%
- Information and communication7 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 12.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 11.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 9.2%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.6%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities5 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cozmeni?
Cozmeni has 2,246 residents (2026), ranking 2,112 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cozmeni?
Cozmeni covers 70.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Cozmeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cozmeni went from 2,260 to 2,246, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Cozmeni?
Cozmeni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.200, longitude 25.965.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cozmeni?
In Cozmeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Cozmeni?
In Cozmeni, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 35 m³ (2025), ranking 956 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Cozmeni?
The nearest to Cozmeni are Tușnad (6.9 km), Sânmartin (8.6 km), Băile Tușnad (10 km), Sânsimion (11 km), Bixad (13 km).