Ciugud: population and statistics
Ciugud has a population of 3,448 (2026) across 43.9 km², or 78.5 people per km². It ranks 1,306 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +15.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,448 residents
- 43.9 km²
- 78 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Ciugud ranks No. 21 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.83 ‰ in Ciugud, compared with an average of 3.50 ‰ in Alba County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.70 ‰ in Ciugud, compared with an average of 1.83 ‰ in Alba County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Ciugud: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (125 businesses).
Ciugud in numbers
Where is Ciugud?
Neighbouring localities
- Alba Iulia5.9 km · 74,137
- Sântimbru6.4 km · 3,003
- Daia Română6.9 km · 3,094
- Berghin7.2 km · 1,894
- Cut11 km · 1,242
- Șpring12 km · 2,483
- Ohaba12 km · 541
- Sebeș14 km · 31,880
Localities of similar size
Population of Ciugud over time
Ciugud had 2,983 residents in 2016 and 3,448 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,163 |
| 2022 | 3,188 |
| 2023 | 3,265 |
| 2024 | 3,312 |
| 2025 | 3,381 |
| 2026 | 3,448 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,148 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Alba Iulia (74,137 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Ciugud
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 | Ciugud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 125 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciugud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.41 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,199 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.70 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 98 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,490 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,553 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.1 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,261 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.5 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 213 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.35 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 231 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ciugud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.14 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 144 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 583 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 110 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciugud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.2 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 113 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.83 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 69 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciugud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 314 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 148 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ciugud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.8 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 128 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,914 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 123 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.7 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 237 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciugud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 48.1 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 441 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.09 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 165 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciugud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciugud | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciugud
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 trade172 · 18.0%
- Administrative and support services102 · 10.7%
- Transport and storage99 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing92 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical92 · 9.6%
- Construction78 · 8.2%
- Real estate57 · 6.0%
- Other service activities49 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)125 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)112 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines75 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities72 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities61 · 6.4%
- Office administration and business support activities58 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities57 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities55 · 5.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities46 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings45 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciugud?
Ciugud has 3,448 residents (2026), ranking 1,306 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciugud?
Ciugud covers 43.9 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Ciugud growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciugud went from 2,983 to 3,448, a change of +15.6%.
Where is Ciugud?
Ciugud is in Alba County. Latitude 46.065, longitude 23.647.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciugud?
In Ciugud, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.83 ‰ (2026), ranking 69 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciugud?
In Ciugud, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.70 ‰ (2025), ranking 98 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Ciugud?
The nearest to Ciugud are Alba Iulia (5.9 km), Sântimbru (6.4 km), Daia Română (6.9 km), Berghin (7.2 km), Cut (11 km).