Cicănești: population and statistics
Cicănești has a population of 1,938 (2026) across 34.2 km², or 56.7 people per km². It ranks 2,377 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,938 residents
- 34.2 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Cicănești ranks No. 79 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.7 ‰ in Cicănești, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Argeș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.61 km in Cicănești, compared with an average of 3.31 km in Argeș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Cicănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Cicănești in numbers
Where is Cicănești?
Population of Cicănești over time
Cicănești had 2,102 residents in 2016 and 1,938 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,014 |
| 2022 | 1,989 |
| 2023 | 1,971 |
| 2024 | 1,959 |
| 2025 | 1,950 |
| 2026 | 1,938 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,784 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Corbeni (5,560 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Cicănești
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 | Cicănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,126 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cicănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.47 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 479 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,128 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,167 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,134 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 602.2 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 598 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,506 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cicănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.3 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 759 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.16 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cicănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cicănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 426 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 409 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.7 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 416 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cicănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.8 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 644 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.61 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 113 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cicănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cicănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cicănești
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 trade50 · 25.5%
- Construction33 · 16.8%
- Transport and storage27 · 13.8%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services13 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 17.9%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 16.3%
- Construction of buildings25 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.6%
- Forestry and logging9 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.1%
- Accommodation7 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cicănești?
Cicănești has 1,938 residents (2026), ranking 2,377 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cicănești?
Cicănești covers 34.2 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Cicănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cicănești went from 2,102 to 1,938, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Cicănești?
Cicănești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.269, longitude 24.608.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cicănești?
In Cicănești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,126 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cicănești?
In Cicănești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.61 km (2025), ranking 113 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Cicănești?
The nearest to Cicănești are Corbeni (5.3 km), Albeștii de Argeș (7.4 km), Șuici (8.5 km), Valea Danului (9.4 km), Cepari (9.5 km).