Ocland: population and statistics
Ocland has a population of 1,278 (2026) across 61.1 km², or 20.9 people per km². It ranks 2,891 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,278 residents
- 61.1 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Ocland ranks No. 64 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 15.6 in Ocland, compared with an average of 4.1 per 10,000 inh. in Harghita County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.0% in Ocland, compared with an average of 2.9% in Harghita County and 2.0% nationally.
Ocland: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (8 businesses).
Ocland in numbers
Where is Ocland?
Neighbouring localities
- Merești7.6 km · 1,347
- Vârghiș7.7 km · 1,695
- Ulieș13 km · 1,178
- Mărtiniș14 km · 2,922
- Cața15 km · 2,717
- Augustin15 km · 2,422
- Baraolt16 km · 8,693
- Racoș16 km · 3,867
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ocland over time
Ocland had 1,331 residents in 2016 and 1,278 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,313 |
| 2022 | 1,296 |
| 2023 | 1,292 |
| 2024 | 1,289 |
| 2025 | 1,294 |
| 2026 | 1,278 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,557 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Merești, 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Ocland
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 | Ocland | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 853 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ocland | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.97 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 642 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 674 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,958 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,129 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.5 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,033 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ocland | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.5 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.56 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ocland | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 176 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ocland | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.3 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 591 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ocland | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ocland | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 169 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 228 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 21 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ocland
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 trade9 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage8 · 18.2%
- Construction7 · 15.9%
- Manufacturing5 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services4 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 18.2%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 15.9%
- Construction of buildings6 · 13.6%
- Civil engineering6 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 6.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ocland?
Ocland has 1,278 residents (2026), ranking 2,891 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ocland?
Ocland covers 61.1 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Ocland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ocland went from 1,331 to 1,278, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Ocland?
Ocland is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.163, longitude 25.443.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ocland?
In Ocland, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 21 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Ocland?
In Ocland, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.0% (2026), ranking 176 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Ocland?
The nearest to Ocland are Merești (7.6 km), Vârghiș (7.7 km), Ulieș (13 km), Mărtiniș (14 km), Cața (15 km).