Runcu (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Runcu has a population of 4,090 (2026) across 79.5 km², or 51.5 people per km². It ranks 1,046 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,090 residents
- 79.5 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Runcu ranks No. 45 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.54 ‰ in Runcu, compared with an average of 2.77 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Runcu, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Runcu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Runcu in numbers
Where is Runcu?
Population of Runcu over time
Runcu had 4,437 residents in 2016 and 4,090 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,184 |
| 2022 | 4,135 |
| 2023 | 4,100 |
| 2024 | 4,110 |
| 2025 | 4,115 |
| 2026 | 4,090 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,129 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pietroșița, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fieni (6,879 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Runcu
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 | Runcu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Runcu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.77 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,570 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.54 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 84 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,175 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 813 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 531.8 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,076 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.1 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,956 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.87 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 157 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Runcu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.68 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 345 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 178 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 699 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Runcu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.3 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,425 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.67 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 612 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Runcu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Runcu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,025 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 223 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.7 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 293 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Runcu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.4 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,484 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Runcu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Runcu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 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: Runcu
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 trade59 · 17.8%
- Administrative and support services38 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage35 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 9.3%
- Construction28 · 8.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation25 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing21 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 7.2%
- Accommodation22 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings19 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 5.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities14 · 4.2%
- Education14 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Runcu?
Runcu has 4,090 residents (2026), ranking 1,046 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Runcu?
Runcu covers 79.5 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Runcu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Runcu went from 4,437 to 4,090, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Runcu?
Runcu is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.183, longitude 25.383.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Runcu?
In Runcu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.54 ‰ (2025), ranking 84 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Runcu?
In Runcu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Runcu?
The nearest to Runcu are Pietroșița (3.1 km), Râu Alb (4.5 km), Buciumeni (6.4 km), Fieni (7.3 km), Moroeni (8.3 km).