Cocora: population and statistics
Cocora has a population of 1,889 (2026) across 51.5 km², or 36.7 people per km². It ranks 2,426 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,889 residents
- 51.5 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Cocora ranks No. 44 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.6 ‰ in Cocora, compared with an average of 7.2 ‰ in Ialomița County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 9.6% in Cocora, compared with an average of 2.7% in Ialomița County and 2.0% nationally.
Cocora: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Cocora in numbers
Where is Cocora?
Population of Cocora over time
Cocora had 2,130 residents in 2016 and 1,889 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,028 |
| 2022 | 1,981 |
| 2023 | 1,939 |
| 2024 | 1,918 |
| 2025 | 1,907 |
| 2026 | 1,889 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,213 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Reviga, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Padina (3,413 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Cocora
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 | Cocora | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,635 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 688 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cocora | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.60 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 558 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 991 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,454 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 524.6 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,153 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.7 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,272 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cocora | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cocora | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 236 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cocora | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 58.2 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 282 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cocora | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 203 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cocora | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cocora
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 trade36 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage21 · 12.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 11.9%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply18 · 10.7%
- Construction14 · 8.3%
- Real estate14 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing6 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 13.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 11.9%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply18 · 10.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 8.3%
- Real estate activities14 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings12 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.2%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cocora?
Cocora has 1,889 residents (2026), ranking 2,426 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cocora?
Cocora covers 51.5 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Cocora growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cocora went from 2,130 to 1,889, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Cocora?
Cocora is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.753, longitude 27.068.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cocora?
In Cocora, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 206 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cocora?
In Cocora, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 9.6% (2026), ranking 236 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Cocora?
The nearest to Cocora are Reviga (4.7 km), Colelia (5.3 km), Padina (9.7 km), Miloșești (11 km), Grindu (13 km).