Cotmeana: population and statistics
Cotmeana has a population of 1,695 (2026) across 73.4 km², or 23.1 people per km². It ranks 2,588 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,695 residents
- 73.4 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Cotmeana ranks No. 85 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 33.69 km in Cotmeana, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Argeș County and 4.84 km nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 48 ‰ in Cotmeana, compared with an average of 160 ‰ in Argeș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Cotmeana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Cotmeana in numbers
Where is Cotmeana?
Population of Cotmeana over time
Cotmeana had 1,910 residents in 2016 and 1,695 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,778 |
| 2022 | 1,758 |
| 2023 | 1,717 |
| 2024 | 1,727 |
| 2025 | 1,711 |
| 2026 | 1,695 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,283 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Drăganu, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băiculești (5,786 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Cotmeana
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 | Cotmeana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cotmeana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.69 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 25 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.13 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 350 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,366 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,759 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 805.9 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 114 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.7 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cotmeana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.8 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.59 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,856 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cotmeana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cotmeana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 918 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 239 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 539 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cotmeana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.9 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 707 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,160 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cotmeana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.18 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 396 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cotmeana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cotmeana
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 trade30 · 20.0%
- Transport and storage23 · 15.3%
- Construction16 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.3%
- Real estate7 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.0%
- Accommodation7 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cotmeana?
Cotmeana has 1,695 residents (2026), ranking 2,588 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cotmeana?
Cotmeana covers 73.4 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Cotmeana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cotmeana went from 1,910 to 1,695, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Cotmeana?
Cotmeana is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.986, longitude 24.627.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cotmeana?
In Cotmeana, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33.69 km (2025), ranking 25 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cotmeana?
In Cotmeana, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,983 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Cotmeana?
The nearest to Cotmeana are Drăganu (6.1 km), Morărești (6.1 km), Băiculești (8.4 km), Merișani (8.5 km), Cuca (11 km).