Cugir: population and statistics
Cugir has a population of 23,783 (2026) across 327.3 km², or 72.7 people per km². It ranks 92 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,783 residents
- 327.3 km²
- 73 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Cugir ranks No. 3 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.2 ‰ in Cugir, compared with an average of 14.6 ‰ in Alba County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.17 ‰ in Cugir, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Alba County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Cugir: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (275 businesses).
Cugir in numbers
Where is Cugir?
Neighbouring localities
- Romos5.2 km · 2,696
- Săliștea6.7 km · 2,319
- Șibot10 km · 2,277
- Pianu11 km · 3,576
- Orăștie13 km · 20,021
- Beriu15 km · 3,703
- Geoagiu15 km · 5,642
- Săsciori15 km · 6,455
Localities of similar size
Population of Cugir over time
Cugir had 26,793 residents in 2016 and 23,783 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,484 |
| 2022 | 25,174 |
| 2023 | 24,834 |
| 2024 | 24,501 |
| 2025 | 24,153 |
| 2026 | 23,783 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 45,840 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Romos, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Alba Iulia (74,137 residents), 31 km away.
All indicators for Cugir
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 | Cugir | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,091 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cugir | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.34 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,383 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 12,378 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 84 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520.5 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.0 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,325 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,720 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cugir | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.84 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 846 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 451 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 202 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cugir | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.3 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.44 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cugir | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 300 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cugir | 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) | 67 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 895 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cugir | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.7 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 611 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.53 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 958 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cugir | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.64 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 293 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cugir | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cugir
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 trade391 · 20.8%
- Manufacturing231 · 12.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical170 · 9.0%
- Transport and storage160 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services154 · 8.2%
- Construction147 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services119 · 6.3%
- Information and communication93 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)275 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)217 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines125 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities121 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities101 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings90 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products88 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities87 · 4.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities79 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities79 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cugir?
Cugir has 23,783 residents (2026), ranking 92 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cugir?
Cugir covers 327.3 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Cugir growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cugir went from 26,793 to 23,783, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Cugir?
Cugir is in Alba County. Latitude 45.844, longitude 23.364.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cugir?
In Cugir, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,091 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cugir?
In Cugir, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.17 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,708 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Cugir?
The nearest to Cugir are Romos (5.2 km), Săliștea (6.7 km), Șibot (10 km), Pianu (11 km), Orăștie (13 km).