Crasna (Gorj County): population and statistics
Crasna has a population of 4,441 (2026) across 209.1 km², or 21.2 people per km². It ranks 908 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,441 residents
- 209.1 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Crasna ranks No. 18 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.61 km in Crasna, compared with an average of 2.56 km in Gorj County and 3.05 km nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 48 ‰ in Crasna, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Crasna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (125 businesses).
Crasna in numbers
Where is Crasna?
Neighbouring localities
- Mușetești8.4 km · 1,787
- Novaci9.2 km · 5,334
- Săcelu14 km · 1,271
- Bumbești-Jiu15 km · 8,628
- Baia de Fier15 km · 3,980
- Bumbești-Pițic16 km · 1,901
- Bengești-Ciocadia17 km · 3,026
- Bălănești19 km · 2,009
Localities of similar size
Population of Crasna over time
Crasna had 4,897 residents in 2016 and 4,441 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,661 |
| 2022 | 4,618 |
| 2023 | 4,576 |
| 2024 | 4,554 |
| 2025 | 4,491 |
| 2026 | 4,441 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,279 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mușetești, 8.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bumbești-Jiu (8,628 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Crasna
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 | Crasna | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crasna | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.46 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,000 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.25 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 835 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,594 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 591 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 584.1 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 698 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.1 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,832 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crasna | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.0 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 487 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.83 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crasna | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Crasna | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 611 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 319 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.3 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 329 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crasna | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.7 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,419 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,609 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Crasna | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crasna | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crasna
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 trade137 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage108 · 17.0%
- Administrative and support services62 · 9.8%
- Construction54 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing50 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services42 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing36 · 5.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation29 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)125 · 19.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines90 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)73 · 11.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities73 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities51 · 8.0%
- Rental and leasing activities42 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings40 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities33 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering29 · 4.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crasna?
Crasna has 4,441 residents (2026), ranking 908 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crasna?
Crasna covers 209.1 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Crasna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crasna went from 4,897 to 4,441, a change of −9.3%.
Where is Crasna?
Crasna is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.214, longitude 23.563.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crasna?
In Crasna, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.61 km (2025), ranking 1,609 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crasna?
In Crasna, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,983 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Crasna?
The nearest to Crasna are Mușetești (8.4 km), Novaci (9.2 km), Săcelu (14 km), Bumbești-Jiu (15 km), Baia de Fier (15 km).