Cuca (Galați County): population and statistics
Cuca has a population of 1,908 (2026) across 44.5 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 2,403 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,908 residents
- 44.5 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Cuca ranks No. 56 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.7 ‰ in Cuca, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Galați County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 37 ‰ in Cuca, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Cuca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Cuca in numbers
Where is Cuca?
Population of Cuca over time
Cuca had 2,270 residents in 2016 and 1,908 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,079 |
| 2022 | 2,025 |
| 2023 | 1,986 |
| 2024 | 1,942 |
| 2025 | 1,931 |
| 2026 | 1,908 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,237 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fârțănești (4,756 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Cuca
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 | Cuca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 626 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cuca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.80 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 778 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.10 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 914 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,089 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,277 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 570.8 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 772 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.9 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 820 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cuca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.1 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,146 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.10 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,578 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cuca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cuca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.5 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,625 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.35 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,005 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Cuca | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cuca
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 trade22 · 24.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage8 · 9.0%
- Other service activities8 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.9%
- Construction7 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.7%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 4.5%
- Other personal service activities4 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cuca?
Cuca has 1,908 residents (2026), ranking 2,403 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cuca?
Cuca covers 44.5 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Cuca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cuca went from 2,270 to 1,908, a change of −15.9%.
Where is Cuca?
Cuca is in Galați County. Latitude 45.748, longitude 27.908.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuca?
In Cuca, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,930 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuca?
In Cuca, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,708 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Cuca?
The nearest to Cuca are Fârțănești (7.5 km), Băleni (8.3 km), Suhurlui (8.8 km), Scânteiești (9.3 km), Rediu (11 km).