Cicârlău: population and statistics
Cicârlău has a population of 4,562 (2026) across 74.8 km², or 61.0 people per km². It ranks 879 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,562 residents
- 74.8 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Cicârlău ranks No. 24 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.88 km in Cicârlău, compared with an average of 5.63 km in Maramureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.44 km in Cicârlău, compared with an average of 3.36 km in Maramureș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Cicârlău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (94 businesses).
Cicârlău in numbers
Where is Cicârlău?
Population of Cicârlău over time
Cicârlău had 4,187 residents in 2016 and 4,562 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,375 |
| 2022 | 4,407 |
| 2023 | 4,477 |
| 2024 | 4,548 |
| 2025 | 4,554 |
| 2026 | 4,562 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,471 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Seini (9,491 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Cicârlău
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 | Cicârlău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cicârlău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,697 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,995 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 964 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 437.3 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,191 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.73 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 283 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cicârlău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.09 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 511 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 206 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 639 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cicârlău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.7 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.73 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cicârlău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 308 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cicârlău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 692 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,021 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cicârlău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,631 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cicârlău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cicârlău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cicârlău
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 trade133 · 21.1%
- Construction86 · 13.7%
- Transport and storage74 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing63 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services51 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical39 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 4.9%
- Other service activities30 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)94 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)83 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities74 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines61 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings59 · 9.4%
- Civil engineering44 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities41 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities23 · 3.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles22 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cicârlău?
Cicârlău has 4,562 residents (2026), ranking 879 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cicârlău?
Cicârlău covers 74.8 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Cicârlău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cicârlău went from 4,187 to 4,562, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Cicârlău?
Cicârlău is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.739, longitude 23.398.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cicârlău?
In Cicârlău, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.88 km (2025), ranking 2,697 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cicârlău?
In Cicârlău, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.44 km (2025), ranking 1,631 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Cicârlău?
The nearest to Cicârlău are Seini (8.5 km), Vama (9.1 km), Tăuții-Măgherăuș (9.6 km), Racșa (9.7 km), Pomi (9.7 km).