Uda: population and statistics
Uda has a population of 1,563 (2026) across 79.9 km², or 19.6 people per km². It ranks 2,675 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,563 residents
- 79.9 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Uda ranks No. 90 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.8 ‰ in Uda, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Argeș County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.05 km in Uda, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Argeș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Uda: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Uda in numbers
Where is Uda?
Neighbouring localities
- Cocu5.2 km · 1,981
- Topana7.3 km · 566
- Cuca8.4 km · 1,781
- Băbana9.2 km · 2,865
- Făgețelu10 km · 742
- Vedea11 km · 3,162
- Drăganu12 km · 1,926
- Ciomăgești12 km · 943
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Uda over time
Uda had 1,961 residents in 2016 and 1,563 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,738 |
| 2022 | 1,656 |
| 2023 | 1,640 |
| 2024 | 1,615 |
| 2025 | 1,596 |
| 2026 | 1,563 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “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 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,193 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cocu, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băbana (2,865 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Uda
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 | Uda | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 15 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uda | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.05 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 31 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,677 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,287 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,073 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 19 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.7 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,877 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.92 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 674 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uda | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.3 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,046 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.20 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 816 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uda | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Uda | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,076 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Uda | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Uda | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,095 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Uda
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 trade25 · 26.3%
- Transport and storage15 · 15.8%
- Manufacturing9 · 9.5%
- Construction9 · 9.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.3%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 21.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 14.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings7 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.2%
- Forestry and logging4 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uda?
Uda has 1,563 residents (2026), ranking 2,675 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Uda?
Uda covers 79.9 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Uda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Uda went from 1,961 to 1,563, a change of −20.3%.
Where is Uda?
Uda is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.877, longitude 24.588.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Uda?
In Uda, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 15 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Uda?
In Uda, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.05 km (2025), ranking 31 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Uda?
The nearest to Uda are Cocu (5.2 km), Topana (7.3 km), Cuca (8.4 km), Băbana (9.2 km), Făgețelu (10 km).