Ruscova: population and statistics
Ruscova has a population of 5,508 (2026) across 40.9 km², or 135 people per km². It ranks 640 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,508 residents
- 40.9 km²
- 135 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Ruscova ranks No. 16 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.7 ‰ in Ruscova, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 349.3 ‰ in Ruscova, compared with an average of 422.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Ruscova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (68 businesses).
Ruscova in numbers
Where is Ruscova?
Population of Ruscova over time
Ruscova had 5,624 residents in 2016 and 5,508 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,635 |
| 2022 | 5,625 |
| 2023 | 5,594 |
| 2024 | 5,572 |
| 2025 | 5,522 |
| 2026 | 5,508 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,724 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Leordina, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vișeu de Sus (16,904 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Ruscova
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 | Ruscova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,153 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ruscova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.72 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,304 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.63 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 427 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,924 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,037 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 349.3 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,019 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 766 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ruscova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.36 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ruscova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ruscova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,030 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 870 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ruscova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,737 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.16 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,050 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ruscova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ruscova | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Ruscova
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 trade97 · 22.7%
- Construction70 · 16.4%
- Transport and storage70 · 16.4%
- Administrative and support services47 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing29 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 4.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)68 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 15.7%
- Specialised construction activities60 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines60 · 14.1%
- Construction of buildings57 · 13.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities49 · 11.5%
- Civil engineering41 · 9.6%
- Rental and leasing activities26 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 5.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities16 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ruscova?
Ruscova has 5,508 residents (2026), ranking 640 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ruscova?
Ruscova covers 40.9 km², with a density of 135 people per km².
Is the population of Ruscova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ruscova went from 5,624 to 5,508, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Ruscova?
Ruscova is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.810, longitude 24.308.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ruscova?
In Ruscova, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,153 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ruscova?
In Ruscova, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 349.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,019 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ruscova?
The nearest to Ruscova are Leordina (5.2 km), Bistra (6.9 km), Vișeu de Jos (8.3 km), Rozavlea (9.8 km), Petrova (11 km).