Cuza Vodă (Călărași County): population and statistics
Cuza Vodă has a population of 4,162 (2026) across 132.9 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 1,012 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,162 residents
- 132.9 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Cuza Vodă ranks No. 20 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.8 ‰ in Cuza Vodă, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Călărași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.5 m² in Cuza Vodă, compared with an average of 47.7 m² in Călărași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Cuza Vodă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Cuza Vodă in numbers
Where is Cuza Vodă?
Population of Cuza Vodă over time
Cuza Vodă had 3,960 residents in 2016 and 4,162 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,977 |
| 2022 | 3,938 |
| 2023 | 3,981 |
| 2024 | 4,052 |
| 2025 | 4,130 |
| 2026 | 4,162 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,615 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Grădiștea, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Călărași (68,519 residents), 10.0 km away.
All indicators for Cuza Vodă
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 | Cuza Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 148 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.17 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,242 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,197 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 792 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.9 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,119 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.5 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,945 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 878 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.6 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 873 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.32 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 418 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 813 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 61.7 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 244 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.16 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 381 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cuza Vodă
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 trade90 · 22.6%
- Transport and storage51 · 12.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical37 · 9.3%
- Construction34 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services33 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing30 · 7.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 7.0%
- Real estate19 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 8.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services28 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings26 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities19 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy17 · 4.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities16 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cuza Vodă?
Cuza Vodă has 4,162 residents (2026), ranking 1,012 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cuza Vodă?
Cuza Vodă covers 132.9 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Cuza Vodă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cuza Vodă went from 3,960 to 4,162, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Cuza Vodă?
Cuza Vodă is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.267, longitude 27.250.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuza Vodă?
In Cuza Vodă, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 148 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Cuza Vodă?
In Cuza Vodă, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.5 m² (2025), ranking 2,945 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Cuza Vodă?
The nearest to Cuza Vodă are Grădiștea (4.2 km), Independența (8.2 km), Călărași (10.0 km), Ștefan Vodă (12 km), Modelu (13 km).