Licurici: population and statistics
Licurici has a population of 1,980 (2026) across 58.9 km², or 33.6 people per km². It ranks 2,341 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,980 residents
- 58.9 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Licurici ranks No. 53 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.01 ‰ in Licurici, compared with an average of 0.54 ‰ in Gorj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 59 ‰ in Licurici, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Licurici: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Licurici in numbers
Where is Licurici?
Neighbouring localities
- Berlești6.1 km · 1,846
- Jupânești6.3 km · 1,906
- Logrești7.0 km · 2,305
- Vladimir8.6 km · 2,416
- Hurezani9.3 km · 1,536
- Bărbătești11 km · 1,443
- Târgu Cărbunești12 km · 8,243
- Bustuchin14 km · 3,104
Localities of similar size
Population of Licurici over time
Licurici had 2,217 residents in 2016 and 1,980 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,089 |
| 2022 | 2,033 |
| 2023 | 2,026 |
| 2024 | 2,009 |
| 2025 | 1,989 |
| 2026 | 1,980 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,254 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Berlești, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Cărbunești (8,243 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Licurici
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 | Licurici | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Licurici | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.76 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,843 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.53 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 718 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,273 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,932 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 642.9 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 436 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.0 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,720 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Licurici | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.7 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,445 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.02 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,641 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Licurici | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Licurici | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.7 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,610 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Licurici | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.01 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 487 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.01 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 130 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Licurici | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Licurici
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 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage15 · 14.4%
- Administrative and support services15 · 14.4%
- Construction12 · 11.5%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 10.6%
- Real estate8 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.8%
- Manufacturing4 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 18.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 12.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 11.5%
- Construction of buildings10 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.7%
- Real estate activities8 · 7.7%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering7 · 6.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Licurici?
Licurici has 1,980 residents (2026), ranking 2,341 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Licurici?
Licurici covers 58.9 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Licurici growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Licurici went from 2,217 to 1,980, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Licurici?
Licurici is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.877, longitude 23.617.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Licurici?
In Licurici, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.01 ‰ (2024), ranking 130 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Licurici?
In Licurici, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 59 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,780 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Licurici?
The nearest to Licurici are Berlești (6.1 km), Jupânești (6.3 km), Logrești (7.0 km), Vladimir (8.6 km), Hurezani (9.3 km).