Crucea (Constanța County): population and statistics
Crucea has a population of 2,967 (2026) across 201.1 km², or 14.8 people per km². It ranks 1,623 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,967 residents
- 201.1 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Crucea ranks No. 41 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.08 km in Crucea, compared with an average of 4.56 km in Constanța County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.48 km in Crucea, compared with an average of 2.97 km in Constanța County and 3.05 km nationally.
Crucea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Crucea in numbers
Where is Crucea?
Population of Crucea over time
Crucea had 3,255 residents in 2016 and 2,967 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,040 |
| 2022 | 3,044 |
| 2023 | 2,999 |
| 2024 | 2,997 |
| 2025 | 2,992 |
| 2026 | 2,967 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,171 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Siliștea, 11.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nicolae Bălcescu (5,357 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Crucea
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 | Crucea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crucea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.08 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 291 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,312 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,853 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 442.2 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,120 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.7 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,411 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crucea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.4 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.01 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,548 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crucea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crucea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.0 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 943 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.48 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,445 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Crucea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crucea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crucea
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 trade56 · 21.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 10.2%
- Transport and storage26 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing24 · 9.1%
- Construction24 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services24 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 12.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings15 · 5.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering11 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crucea?
Crucea has 2,967 residents (2026), ranking 1,623 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crucea?
Crucea covers 201.1 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Crucea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crucea went from 3,255 to 2,967, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Crucea?
Crucea is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.533, longitude 28.233.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crucea?
In Crucea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.08 km (2025), ranking 291 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crucea?
In Crucea, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.48 km (2025), ranking 1,445 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Crucea?
The nearest to Crucea are Siliștea (11 km), Pantelimon (12 km), Topalu (12 km), Vulturu (14 km), Horia (15 km).