Cut: population and statistics
Cut has a population of 1,242 (2026) across 27.4 km², or 45.3 people per km². It ranks 2,916 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,242 residents
- 27.4 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Cut ranks No. 59 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Cut, compared with an average of 2.7% in Alba County and 2.0% nationally.
Cut: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Cut in numbers
Where is Cut?
Neighbouring localities
- Daia Română4.4 km · 3,094
- Sebeș6.4 km · 31,880
- Șpring6.9 km · 2,483
- Câlnic8.5 km · 1,886
- Doștat11 km · 1,040
- Ciugud11 km · 3,448
- Berghin13 km · 1,894
- Gârbova13 km · 2,067
Localities of similar size
Population of Cut over time
Cut had 1,269 residents in 2016 and 1,242 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,263 |
| 2022 | 1,249 |
| 2023 | 1,255 |
| 2024 | 1,256 |
| 2025 | 1,246 |
| 2026 | 1,242 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,843 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Daia Română (3,094 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Cut
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 | Cut | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cut | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.57 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,386 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,833 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 551 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,086 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.6 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.1 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 943 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cut | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.0 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,003 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.22 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 806 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cut | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cut | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.2 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,025 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cut | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cut | 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) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cut
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 trade28 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage20 · 15.6%
- Administrative and support services18 · 14.1%
- Construction10 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.7%
- Other service activities6 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 11.7%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.5%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cut?
Cut has 1,242 residents (2026), ranking 2,916 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cut?
Cut covers 27.4 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Cut growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cut went from 1,269 to 1,242, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Cut?
Cut is in Alba County. Latitude 45.964, longitude 23.651.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cut?
In Cut, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Cut?
In Cut, “Existing dwellings” stands at 551 (2025), ranking 3,086 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Cut?
The nearest to Cut are Daia Română (4.4 km), Sebeș (6.4 km), Șpring (6.9 km), Câlnic (8.5 km), Doștat (11 km).