Ciuruleasa: population and statistics
Ciuruleasa has a population of 1,063 (2026) across 54.4 km², or 19.5 people per km². It ranks 3,019 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,063 residents
- 54.4 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Ciuruleasa ranks No. 65 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 3.8 m³ in Ciuruleasa, compared with an average of 36.4 m³ in Alba County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Ciuruleasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Ciuruleasa in numbers
Where is Ciuruleasa?
Neighbouring localities
- Abrud4.3 km · 4,829
- Buceș8.8 km · 1,707
- Roșia Montană8.8 km · 2,589
- Sohodol9.6 km · 1,557
- Blăjeni9.6 km · 960
- Bucium12 km · 1,294
- Câmpeni14 km · 6,827
- Vidra15 km · 1,489
Localities of similar size
Population of Ciuruleasa over time
Ciuruleasa had 1,198 residents in 2016 and 1,063 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,123 |
| 2022 | 1,107 |
| 2023 | 1,101 |
| 2024 | 1,090 |
| 2025 | 1,075 |
| 2026 | 1,063 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,623 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Abrud (4,829 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Ciuruleasa
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 | Ciuruleasa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciuruleasa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.90 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,303 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 493 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,127 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 463.8 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,845 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.7 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,272 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciuruleasa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.0 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,447 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.76 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciuruleasa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ciuruleasa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 981 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 996 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciuruleasa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3.8 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,576 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciuruleasa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 182 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciuruleasa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 145 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciuruleasa
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 trade25 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage17 · 15.5%
- Manufacturing15 · 13.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services9 · 8.2%
- Other service activities6 · 5.5%
- Construction5 · 4.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 12.7%
- Forestry and logging10 · 9.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)8 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.5%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciuruleasa?
Ciuruleasa has 1,063 residents (2026), ranking 3,019 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciuruleasa?
Ciuruleasa covers 54.4 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Ciuruleasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciuruleasa went from 1,198 to 1,063, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Ciuruleasa?
Ciuruleasa is in Alba County. Latitude 46.240, longitude 23.024.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ciuruleasa?
In Ciuruleasa, “Existing dwellings” stands at 493 (2025), ranking 3,127 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ciuruleasa?
In Ciuruleasa, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 3.8 m³ (2025), ranking 2,576 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Ciuruleasa?
The nearest to Ciuruleasa are Abrud (4.3 km), Buceș (8.8 km), Roșia Montană (8.8 km), Sohodol (9.6 km), Blăjeni (9.6 km).