Cocu: population and statistics
Cocu has a population of 1,981 (2026) across 58.6 km², or 33.8 people per km². It ranks 2,340 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,981 residents
- 58.6 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Cocu ranks No. 76 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.97 km in Cocu, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Argeș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.54 ‰ in Cocu, compared with an average of 3.68 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Cocu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Cocu in numbers
Where is Cocu?
Neighbouring localities
- Băbana4.2 km · 2,865
- Uda5.2 km · 1,563
- Drăganu8.4 km · 1,926
- Poiana Lacului9.2 km · 6,143
- Bascov10 km · 11,267
- Vedea12 km · 3,162
- Cotmeana12 km · 1,695
- Topana12 km · 566
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cocu over time
Cocu had 2,318 residents in 2016 and 1,981 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,125 |
| 2022 | 2,096 |
| 2023 | 2,032 |
| 2024 | 2,009 |
| 2025 | 2,007 |
| 2026 | 1,981 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,207 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Băbana, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poiana Lacului (6,143 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Cocu
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 | Cocu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cocu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.97 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 12 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 546 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,360 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,771 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 686.5 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.9 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cocu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 841 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.54 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cocu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cocu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 977 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,437 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Cocu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cocu
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 trade46 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage32 · 15.3%
- Construction18 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services18 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing14 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.7%
- Other service activities12 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 16.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 7.2%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 6.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles12 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cocu?
Cocu has 1,981 residents (2026), ranking 2,340 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cocu?
Cocu covers 58.6 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Cocu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cocu went from 2,318 to 1,981, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Cocu?
Cocu is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.881, longitude 24.654.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cocu?
In Cocu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.97 km (2025), ranking 12 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cocu?
In Cocu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.54 ‰ (2026), ranking 363 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Cocu?
The nearest to Cocu are Băbana (4.2 km), Uda (5.2 km), Drăganu (8.4 km), Poiana Lacului (9.2 km), Bascov (10 km).