Luica: population and statistics
Luica has a population of 1,923 (2026) across 38.0 km², or 50.7 people per km². It ranks 2,391 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,923 residents
- 38.0 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Luica ranks No. 46 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.0 ‰ in Luica, compared with an average of 7.4 ‰ in Călărași County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 616.2 ‰ in Luica, compared with an average of 470.8 ‰ in Călărași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Luica: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Luica in numbers
Where is Luica?
Neighbouring localities
- Curcani3.7 km · 5,099
- Nana3.7 km · 2,203
- Șoldanu5.6 km · 3,235
- Radovanu6.5 km · 3,349
- Mitreni7.5 km · 3,753
- Budești11 km · 7,508
- Sohatu11 km · 2,157
- Crivăț12 km · 1,758
All localities in Călărași County
Localities of similar size
Population of Luica over time
Luica had 2,133 residents in 2016 and 1,923 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,034 |
| 2022 | 2,003 |
| 2023 | 1,979 |
| 2024 | 1,961 |
| 2025 | 1,935 |
| 2026 | 1,923 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,315 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Curcani (5,099 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Luica
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 | Luica | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luica | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,185 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,098 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616.2 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 535 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luica | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.9 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,158 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.60 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,180 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luica | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Luica | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Luica | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Luica
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 trade28 · 29.8%
- Construction10 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage10 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 5.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 28.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 7.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.2%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.2%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luica?
Luica has 1,923 residents (2026), ranking 2,391 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Luica?
Luica covers 38.0 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Luica growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Luica went from 2,133 to 1,923, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Luica?
Luica is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.233, longitude 26.583.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luica?
In Luica, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 177 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luica?
In Luica, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 616.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 535 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Luica?
The nearest to Luica are Curcani (3.7 km), Nana (3.7 km), Șoldanu (5.6 km), Radovanu (6.5 km), Mitreni (7.5 km).