Ciucea: population and statistics
Ciucea has a population of 1,408 (2026) across 48.6 km², or 28.9 people per km². It ranks 2,802 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,408 residents
- 48.6 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Ciucea ranks No. 61 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.42 ‰ in Ciucea, compared with an average of 1.50 ‰ in Cluj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.92 km in Ciucea, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Ciucea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Ciucea in numbers
Where is Ciucea?
Neighbouring localities
- Negreni6.5 km · 2,109
- Poieni6.9 km · 4,435
- Sâg11 km · 3,297
- Cizer11 km · 2,230
- Bulz11 km · 1,989
- Fildu de Jos13 km · 1,298
- Bratca15 km · 4,417
- Borod15 km · 3,851
Localities of similar size
Population of Ciucea over time
Ciucea had 1,570 residents in 2016 and 1,408 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,483 |
| 2022 | 1,457 |
| 2023 | 1,449 |
| 2024 | 1,443 |
| 2025 | 1,426 |
| 2026 | 1,408 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,812 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Negreni, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poieni (4,435 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Ciucea
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 | Ciucea | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciucea | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.92 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,617 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 776 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,826 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551.1 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciucea | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.2 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.97 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciucea | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 250 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 287 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ciucea | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.3 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 187 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,380 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 178 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.2 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 265 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciucea | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 44.0 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 540 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,493 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciucea | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 337 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 75 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciucea | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciucea
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 trade65 · 18.8%
- Transport and storage52 · 15.1%
- Manufacturing35 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services33 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 8.1%
- Construction25 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 12.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 7.0%
- Forestry and logging21 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)20 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings17 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering15 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciucea?
Ciucea has 1,408 residents (2026), ranking 2,802 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciucea?
Ciucea covers 48.6 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Ciucea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciucea went from 1,570 to 1,408, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Ciucea?
Ciucea is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.952, longitude 22.812.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciucea?
In Ciucea, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.42 ‰ (2024), ranking 75 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciucea?
In Ciucea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.92 km (2025), ranking 2,617 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Ciucea?
The nearest to Ciucea are Negreni (6.5 km), Poieni (6.9 km), Sâg (11 km), Cizer (11 km), Bulz (11 km).