Crușeț: population and statistics
Crușeț has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 86.8 km², or 34.6 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 86.8 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Crușeț ranks No. 29 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.0 ‰ in Crușeț, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Gorj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 38.3 m² in Crușeț, compared with an average of 48.9 m² in Gorj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Crușeț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Crușeț in numbers
Where is Crușeț?
Neighbouring localities
- Fărcaș6.1 km · 2,010
- Stoina6.1 km · 2,111
- Tălpaș7.3 km · 1,110
- Căpreni11 km · 1,803
- Melinești11 km · 3,654
- Țânțăreni12 km · 5,426
- Ghioroiu12 km · 1,289
- Turburea12 km · 4,051
Localities of similar size
Population of Crușeț over time
Crușeț had 3,239 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,004 |
| 2022 | 2,975 |
| 2023 | 2,964 |
| 2024 | 2,960 |
| 2025 | 2,964 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,153 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Fărcaș, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țânțăreni (5,426 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Crușeț
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 | Crușeț | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crușeț | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.35 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 341 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,016 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 945 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 671.3 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 339 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.3 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,837 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crușeț | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.0 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.00 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 935 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crușeț | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crușeț | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.6 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 718 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Crușeț | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crușeț | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crușeț
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 trade38 · 26.4%
- Transport and storage24 · 16.7%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.2%
- Construction8 · 5.6%
- Information and communication6 · 4.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 25.0%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 12.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 10.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings5 · 3.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crușeț?
Crușeț has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crușeț?
Crușeț covers 86.8 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Crușeț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crușeț went from 3,239 to 3,003, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Crușeț?
Crușeț is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.647, longitude 23.685.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crușeț?
In Crușeț, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 290 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Crușeț?
In Crușeț, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 38.3 m² (2025), ranking 2,837 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Crușeț?
The nearest to Crușeț are Fărcaș (6.1 km), Stoina (6.1 km), Tălpaș (7.3 km), Căpreni (11 km), Melinești (11 km).