Alexandru I. Cuza: population and statistics
Alexandru I. Cuza has a population of 2,726 (2026) across 49.5 km², or 55.1 people per km². It ranks 1,761 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,726 residents
- 49.5 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Alexandru I. Cuza ranks No. 84 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 5.1 m³ in Alexandru I. Cuza, compared with an average of 30.8 m³ in Iași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.8 ‰ in Alexandru I. Cuza, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Alexandru I. Cuza: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Alexandru I. Cuza in numbers
Where is Alexandru I. Cuza?
Neighbouring localities
- Hălăucești4.5 km · 5,481
- Heleșteni6.6 km · 2,392
- Mogoșești-Siret7.0 km · 3,470
- Stolniceni-Prăjescu8.4 km · 5,128
- Strunga8.8 km · 3,909
- Mircești9.7 km · 3,692
- Butea11 km · 4,092
- Ciohorăni11 km · 1,881
Localities of similar size
Population of Alexandru I. Cuza over time
Alexandru I. Cuza had 2,923 residents in 2016 and 2,726 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,852 |
| 2022 | 2,810 |
| 2023 | 2,791 |
| 2024 | 2,783 |
| 2025 | 2,769 |
| 2026 | 2,726 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,931 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hălăucești (5,481 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Alexandru I. Cuza
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 | Alexandru I. Cuza | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,866 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alexandru I. Cuza | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.89 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 653 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,543 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,308 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,865 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.8 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,649 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.6 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.73 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alexandru I. Cuza | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.8 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,919 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.73 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alexandru I. Cuza | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Alexandru I. Cuza | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.1 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,544 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Alexandru I. Cuza | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 508 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Alexandru I. Cuza | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 145 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Alexandru I. Cuza
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 · 23.4%
- Construction13 · 13.8%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 8.5%
- Information and communication5 · 5.3%
- Manufacturing4 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 19.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.9%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 11.7%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings9 · 9.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing8 · 8.5%
- Civil engineering7 · 7.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 7.4%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 6.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alexandru I. Cuza?
Alexandru I. Cuza has 2,726 residents (2026), ranking 1,761 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Alexandru I. Cuza?
Alexandru I. Cuza covers 49.5 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Alexandru I. Cuza growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alexandru I. Cuza went from 2,923 to 2,726, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Alexandru I. Cuza?
Alexandru I. Cuza is in Iași County. Latitude 47.144, longitude 26.837.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Alexandru I. Cuza?
In Alexandru I. Cuza, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,544 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alexandru I. Cuza?
In Alexandru I. Cuza, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,919 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Alexandru I. Cuza?
The nearest to Alexandru I. Cuza are Hălăucești (4.5 km), Heleșteni (6.6 km), Mogoșești-Siret (7.0 km), Stolniceni-Prăjescu (8.4 km), Strunga (8.8 km).