Secu: population and statistics
Secu has a population of 939 (2026) across 29.2 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 3,073 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 939 residents
- 29.2 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Secu ranks No. 108 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.1 ‰ in Secu, compared with an average of 6.7 ‰ in Dolj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 10.6 in Secu, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Dolj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Secu: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (7 businesses).
Secu in numbers
Where is Secu?
Neighbouring localities
- Grecești4.3 km · 1,445
- Argetoaia6.9 km · 4,538
- Botoșești-Paia8.6 km · 648
- Gogoșu9.1 km · 438
- Breznița-Motru11 km · 1,163
- Butoiești11 km · 3,116
- Seaca de Pădure12 km · 797
- Cernătești12 km · 1,551
Localities of similar size
Population of Secu over time
Secu had 1,058 residents in 2016 and 939 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,028 |
| 2022 | 1,016 |
| 2023 | 989 |
| 2024 | 969 |
| 2025 | 964 |
| 2026 | 939 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,085 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Grecești (1,445 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Secu
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 | Secu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,120 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Secu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.77 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,343 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 688 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,940 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 732.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 200 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,066 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Secu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.5 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.19 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 820 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Secu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.9% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 224 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Secu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.2 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 834 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Secu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 456 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 106 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 203 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Secu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 92 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Secu
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 trade9 · 12.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing7 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage7 · 10.0%
- Construction5 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.1%
- Information and communication4 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 10.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 8.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.7%
- Information service activities4 · 5.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Secu?
Secu has 939 residents (2026), ranking 3,073 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Secu?
Secu covers 29.2 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Secu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Secu went from 1,058 to 939, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Secu?
Secu is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.477, longitude 23.299.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Secu?
In Secu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,120 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Secu?
In Secu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 92 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Secu?
The nearest to Secu are Grecești (4.3 km), Argetoaia (6.9 km), Botoșești-Paia (8.6 km), Gogoșu (9.1 km), Breznița-Motru (11 km).