Rociu: population and statistics
Rociu has a population of 2,218 (2026) across 79.5 km², or 27.9 people per km². It ranks 2,151 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,218 residents
- 79.5 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Rociu ranks No. 68 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.40 km in Rociu, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Argeș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.90 ‰ in Rociu, compared with an average of 0.55 ‰ in Argeș County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Rociu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Rociu in numbers
Where is Rociu?
Neighbouring localities
- Suseni7.9 km · 2,866
- Teiu8.8 km · 1,157
- Buzoești8.9 km · 4,913
- Negrași10 km · 1,661
- Costești10 km · 9,324
- Căteasca11 km · 3,566
- Rătești12 km · 2,779
- Oarja13 km · 2,693
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Rociu over time
Rociu had 2,506 residents in 2016 and 2,218 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,335 |
| 2022 | 2,308 |
| 2023 | 2,268 |
| 2024 | 2,244 |
| 2025 | 2,217 |
| 2026 | 2,218 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,139 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Suseni, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buzoești (4,913 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Rociu
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 | Rociu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 352 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 331 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rociu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.40 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 21 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.25 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 835 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,771 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,176 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 798.5 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 124 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 32.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,089 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.12 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 84 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rociu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.6 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 829 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.80 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rociu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rociu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 58.2 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 282 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Rociu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rociu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rociu
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 trade35 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage29 · 16.1%
- Construction22 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services17 · 9.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings17 · 9.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering11 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rociu?
Rociu has 2,218 residents (2026), ranking 2,151 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rociu?
Rociu covers 79.5 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Rociu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rociu went from 2,506 to 2,218, a change of −11.5%.
Where is Rociu?
Rociu is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.651, longitude 25.009.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rociu?
In Rociu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.40 km (2025), ranking 21 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rociu?
In Rociu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.90 ‰ (2024), ranking 210 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Rociu?
The nearest to Rociu are Suseni (7.9 km), Teiu (8.8 km), Buzoești (8.9 km), Negrași (10 km), Costești (10 km).