Luciu: population and statistics
Luciu has a population of 2,615 (2026) across 86.7 km², or 30.2 people per km². It ranks 1,833 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,615 residents
- 86.7 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Luciu ranks No. 49 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.68 km in Luciu, compared with an average of 2.75 km in Buzău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.1 ‰ in Luciu, compared with an average of 43.4 ‰ in Buzău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Luciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Luciu in numbers
Where is Luciu?
Population of Luciu over time
Luciu had 2,854 residents in 2016 and 2,615 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,646 |
| 2022 | 2,616 |
| 2023 | 2,609 |
| 2024 | 2,608 |
| 2025 | 2,615 |
| 2026 | 2,615 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,144 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Largu, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pogoanele (6,715 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Luciu
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 | Luciu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luciu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.41 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,199 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,196 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,071 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 457.4 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,930 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luciu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.1 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,741 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.15 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,437 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luciu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Luciu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 75.0 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 157 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.68 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 42 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Luciu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Luciu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Luciu
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 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage15 · 12.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 10.7%
- Construction13 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services10 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.7%
- Other service activities7 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.7%
- Information service activities5 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luciu?
Luciu has 2,615 residents (2026), ranking 1,833 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Luciu?
Luciu covers 86.7 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Luciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Luciu went from 2,854 to 2,615, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Luciu?
Luciu is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.969, longitude 27.079.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luciu?
In Luciu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.68 km (2025), ranking 42 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luciu?
In Luciu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,741 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Luciu?
The nearest to Luciu are Largu (5.2 km), Pogoanele (8.6 km), C.A. Rosetti (9.9 km), Cilibia (11 km), Rușețu (11 km).