Recea (Argeș County): population and statistics
Recea has a population of 2,346 (2026) across 71.0 km², or 33.0 people per km². It ranks 2,039 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,346 residents
- 71.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Recea ranks No. 65 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 30.2 m² in Recea, compared with an average of 51.5 m² in Argeș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.2 ‰ in Recea, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Argeș County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Recea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Recea in numbers
Where is Recea?
Neighbouring localities
- Izvoru3.8 km · 2,015
- Ungheni7.6 km · 2,259
- Râca9.1 km · 870
- Căldăraru9.6 km · 1,904
- Popești9.9 km · 1,647
- Negrași11 km · 1,661
- Buzoești13 km · 4,913
- Slobozia13 km · 4,137
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Recea over time
Recea had 2,770 residents in 2016 and 2,346 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,518 |
| 2022 | 2,478 |
| 2023 | 2,445 |
| 2024 | 2,413 |
| 2025 | 2,378 |
| 2026 | 2,346 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,951 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Izvoru, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buzoești (4,913 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Recea
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 | Recea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 175 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Recea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.78 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 121 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 562 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,755 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,193 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 748.1 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 178 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 30.2 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,121 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 973 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Recea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.6 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,916 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.85 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,676 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Recea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Recea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.5 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 557 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Recea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Recea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Recea
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 trade36 · 23.5%
- Transport and storage23 · 15.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing12 · 7.8%
- Construction12 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.2%
- Real estate8 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 13.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 11.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings10 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities8 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Recea?
Recea has 2,346 residents (2026), ranking 2,039 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Recea?
Recea covers 71.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Recea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Recea went from 2,770 to 2,346, a change of −15.3%.
Where is Recea?
Recea is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.519, longitude 25.029.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Recea?
In Recea, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 30.2 m² (2025), ranking 3,121 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Recea?
In Recea, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 175 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Recea?
The nearest to Recea are Izvoru (3.8 km), Ungheni (7.6 km), Râca (9.1 km), Căldăraru (9.6 km), Popești (9.9 km).