Cricău: population and statistics
Cricău has a population of 1,910 (2026) across 50.6 km², or 37.7 people per km². It ranks 2,401 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,910 residents
- 50.6 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Cricău ranks No. 41 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.24 ‰ in Cricău, compared with an average of 3.50 ‰ in Alba County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.19 km in Cricău, compared with an average of 5.64 km in Alba County and 3.48 km nationally.
Cricău: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (29 businesses).
Cricău in numbers
Where is Cricău?
Neighbouring localities
- Galda de Jos4.5 km · 4,211
- Ighiu6.9 km · 7,231
- Stremț8.6 km · 2,357
- Teiuș8.9 km · 6,823
- Sântimbru10 km · 3,003
- Alba Iulia12 km · 74,137
- Ciugud15 km · 3,448
- Întregalde15 km · 519
Localities of similar size
Population of Cricău over time
Cricău had 2,113 residents in 2016 and 1,910 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,983 |
| 2022 | 1,952 |
| 2023 | 1,935 |
| 2024 | 1,918 |
| 2025 | 1,912 |
| 2026 | 1,910 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,091 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Galda de Jos (4,211 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Cricău
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 | Cricău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cricău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.91 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 261 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 881 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,667 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.3 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,877 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.3 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cricău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.19 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 92 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 217 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 609 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cricău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.6 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 572 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.24 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 243 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cricău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cricău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.5 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,015 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cricău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cricău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cricău
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 trade37 · 18.0%
- Construction30 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services28 · 13.6%
- Transport and storage27 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 4.9%
- Information and communication9 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities29 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 11.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 8.7%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 6.8%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings12 · 5.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy11 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cricău?
Cricău has 1,910 residents (2026), ranking 2,401 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cricău?
Cricău covers 50.6 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Cricău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cricău went from 2,113 to 1,910, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Cricău?
Cricău is in Alba County. Latitude 46.183, longitude 23.567.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cricău?
In Cricău, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.24 ‰ (2026), ranking 243 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cricău?
In Cricău, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.19 km (2025), ranking 92 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Cricău?
The nearest to Cricău are Galda de Jos (4.5 km), Ighiu (6.9 km), Stremț (8.6 km), Teiuș (8.9 km), Sântimbru (10 km).