Nucet (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Nucet has a population of 4,152 (2026) across 37.4 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 1,017 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,152 residents
- 37.4 km²
- 111 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Nucet ranks No. 44 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 189 ‰ in Nucet, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.78 ‰ in Nucet, compared with an average of 2.77 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Nucet: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Nucet in numbers
Where is Nucet?
Population of Nucet over time
Nucet had 4,287 residents in 2016 and 4,152 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,271 |
| 2022 | 4,233 |
| 2023 | 4,222 |
| 2024 | 4,203 |
| 2025 | 4,169 |
| 2026 | 4,152 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,238 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Perșinari, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băleni (8,574 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Nucet
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 | Nucet | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nucet | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.48 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,155 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.78 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 198 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,733 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,218 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.4 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.2 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 522 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nucet | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.17 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 504 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 327 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 379 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nucet | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.17 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,519 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nucet | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nucet | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.5 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,198 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Nucet | Dâmbovița 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 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nucet | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 189 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 148 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: Nucet
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 trade63 · 22.7%
- Administrative and support services31 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage30 · 10.8%
- Construction28 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing23 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 6.5%
- Other service activities18 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 6.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities16 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering12 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nucet?
Nucet has 4,152 residents (2026), ranking 1,017 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nucet?
Nucet covers 37.4 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Nucet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nucet went from 4,287 to 4,152, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Nucet?
Nucet is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.789, longitude 25.556.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nucet?
In Nucet, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 189 ‰ (2025), ranking 148 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nucet?
In Nucet, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.78 ‰ (2025), ranking 198 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Nucet?
The nearest to Nucet are Perșinari (4.8 km), Sălcioara (5.2 km), Gura Șuții (5.3 km), Băleni (8.2 km), Raciu (8.4 km).