Urzicuța: population and statistics
Urzicuța has a population of 3,070 (2026) across 60.8 km², or 50.5 people per km². It ranks 1,532 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,070 residents
- 60.8 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Urzicuța ranks No. 46 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 27.6% in Urzicuța, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.33 ‰ in Urzicuța, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Urzicuța: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Urzicuța in numbers
Where is Urzicuța?
Neighbouring localities
- Siliștea Crucii5.6 km · 1,349
- Afumați6.9 km · 2,364
- Giurgița7.0 km · 2,801
- Bârca7.6 km · 4,064
- Întorsura10 km · 1,379
- Cerăt10 km · 4,418
- Lipovu11 km · 3,463
- Cioroiași11 km · 1,289
Localities of similar size
Population of Urzicuța over time
Urzicuța had 3,056 residents in 2016 and 3,070 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,011 |
| 2022 | 3,007 |
| 2023 | 3,019 |
| 2024 | 3,044 |
| 2025 | 3,079 |
| 2026 | 3,070 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,518 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Siliștea Crucii, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băilești (18,450 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Urzicuța
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 | Urzicuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 437 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Urzicuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.08 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 624 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,278 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,925 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,479 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Urzicuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.33 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,981 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Urzicuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 27.6% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 4 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Urzicuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.1 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,649 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Urzicuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 244 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Urzicuța | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 132 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Urzicuța
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 trade30 · 30.3%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 9.1%
- Construction7 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.1%
- Other service activities5 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 23.2%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings5 · 5.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.0%
- Other personal service activities4 · 4.0%
- Postal and courier activities3 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Urzicuța?
Urzicuța has 3,070 residents (2026), ranking 1,532 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Urzicuța?
Urzicuța covers 60.8 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Urzicuța growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Urzicuța went from 3,056 to 3,070, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Urzicuța?
Urzicuța is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.017, longitude 23.550.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Urzicuța?
In Urzicuța, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 27.6% (2026), ranking 4 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Urzicuța?
In Urzicuța, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.33 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,981 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Urzicuța?
The nearest to Urzicuța are Siliștea Crucii (5.6 km), Afumați (6.9 km), Giurgița (7.0 km), Bârca (7.6 km), Întorsura (10 km).