Cuza Vodă (Galați County): population and statistics
Cuza Vodă has a population of 2,555 (2026) across 25.6 km², or 99.6 people per km². It ranks 1,876 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,555 residents
- 25.6 km²
- 100 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Cuza Vodă ranks No. 43 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 16 ‰ in Cuza Vodă, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.70 ‰ in Cuza Vodă, compared with an average of 2.62 ‰ in Galați County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Cuza Vodă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Cuza Vodă in numbers
Where is Cuza Vodă?
Population of Cuza Vodă over time
Cuza Vodă had 2,808 residents in 2016 and 2,555 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,669 |
| 2022 | 2,645 |
| 2023 | 2,617 |
| 2024 | 2,592 |
| 2025 | 2,576 |
| 2026 | 2,555 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,592 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pechea (10,824 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Cuza Vodă
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 | Cuza Vodă | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.65 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,598 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 637 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,052 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,342 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.7 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,590 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,677 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.9 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.70 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 332 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 16 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.1 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,176 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.48 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 355 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cuza Vodă | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cuza Vodă
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 trade32 · 26.9%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.9%
- Construction11 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services10 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.6%
- Other service activities9 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 21.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 16.0%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 5.0%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 5.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cuza Vodă?
Cuza Vodă has 2,555 residents (2026), ranking 1,876 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cuza Vodă?
Cuza Vodă covers 25.6 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Cuza Vodă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cuza Vodă went from 2,808 to 2,555, a change of −9.0%.
Where is Cuza Vodă?
Cuza Vodă is in Galați County. Latitude 45.590, longitude 27.808.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuza Vodă?
In Cuza Vodă, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,129 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuza Vodă?
In Cuza Vodă, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.70 ‰ (2026), ranking 332 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Cuza Vodă?
The nearest to Cuza Vodă are Pechea (3.9 km), Slobozia Conachi (6.5 km), Schela (7.9 km), Piscu (9.6 km), Rediu (9.6 km).