Nucșoara: population and statistics
Nucșoara has a population of 1,266 (2026) across 450.8 km², or 2.8 people per km². It ranks 2,900 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,266 residents
- 450.8 km²
- 3 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Nucșoara ranks No. 96 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 25.8 m² in Nucșoara, compared with an average of 51.5 m² in Argeș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,423 ‰ in Nucșoara, compared with an average of 584 ‰ in Argeș County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Nucșoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Nucșoara in numbers
Where is Nucșoara?
Population of Nucșoara over time
Nucșoara had 1,445 residents in 2016 and 1,266 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,337 |
| 2022 | 1,318 |
| 2023 | 1,298 |
| 2024 | 1,299 |
| 2025 | 1,279 |
| 2026 | 1,266 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 63,139 football pitches.
- Its population density is 32.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brăduleț, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Corbi (3,700 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Nucșoara
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 | Nucșoara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nucșoara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.96 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 50 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 943 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,545 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 744.9 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 183 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 25.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,154 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nucșoara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.8 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.74 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 323 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nucșoara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 213 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nucșoara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.5 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 110 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,423 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 96 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101.1 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 110 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nucșoara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.0 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,112 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Nucșoara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.58 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 303 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Nucșoara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nucșoara
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 trade26 · 16.9%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 9.1%
- Accommodation14 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.1%
- Forestry and logging9 · 5.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy9 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.2%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nucșoara?
Nucșoara has 1,266 residents (2026), ranking 2,900 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nucșoara?
Nucșoara covers 450.8 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Nucșoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nucșoara went from 1,445 to 1,266, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Nucșoara?
Nucșoara is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.338, longitude 24.779.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Nucșoara?
In Nucșoara, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 25.8 m² (2025), ranking 3,154 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nucșoara?
In Nucșoara, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,423 ‰ (2025), ranking 96 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Nucșoara?
The nearest to Nucșoara are Brăduleț (5.1 km), Corbi (8.0 km), Corbeni (10 km), Albeștii de Muscel (14 km), Cicănești (15 km).