Ucea: population and statistics
Ucea has a population of 2,368 (2026) across 100.4 km², or 23.6 people per km². It ranks 2,021 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,368 residents
- 100.4 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Ucea ranks No. 44 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 78.1 m³ in Ucea, compared with an average of 49.2 m³ in Brașov County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.65 km in Ucea, compared with an average of 4.13 km in Brașov County and 4.84 km nationally.
Ucea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Ucea in numbers
Where is Ucea?
Population of Ucea over time
Ucea had 2,368 residents in 2016 and 2,368 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,358 |
| 2022 | 2,329 |
| 2023 | 2,318 |
| 2024 | 2,313 |
| 2025 | 2,360 |
| 2026 | 2,368 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,067 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Viștea, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Victoria (7,785 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Ucea
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 | Ucea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 642 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ucea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.65 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 234 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,172 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,125 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 494.9 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,470 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ucea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.71 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 207 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 438 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 219 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ucea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.3 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 585 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.11 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ucea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ucea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 481 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 380 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.2 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 291 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ucea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 78.1 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 143 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.49 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 269 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ucea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ucea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ucea
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 trade64 · 17.3%
- Administrative and support services38 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage37 · 10.0%
- Construction31 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing30 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 7.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 7.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings21 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities20 · 5.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities18 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ucea?
Ucea has 2,368 residents (2026), ranking 2,021 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ucea?
Ucea covers 100.4 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Ucea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ucea went from 2,368 to 2,368, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Ucea?
Ucea is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.793, longitude 24.683.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ucea?
In Ucea, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 78.1 m³ (2025), ranking 143 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ucea?
In Ucea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.65 km (2025), ranking 234 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Ucea?
The nearest to Ucea are Viștea (3.1 km), Arpașu de Jos (8.5 km), Cârța (8.6 km), Bruiu (8.8 km), Cârțișoara (11 km).