Cucerdea: population and statistics
Cucerdea has a population of 1,235 (2026) across 36.0 km², or 34.3 people per km². It ranks 2,923 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,235 residents
- 36.0 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Cucerdea ranks No. 94 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.92 km in Cucerdea, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 50 ‰ in Cucerdea, compared with an average of 168 ‰ in Mureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Cucerdea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Cucerdea in numbers
Where is Cucerdea?
Neighbouring localities
- Ogra5.2 km · 2,674
- Iernut6.5 km · 9,464
- Târnăveni7.5 km · 23,735
- Cuci9.9 km · 1,776
- Gănești10 km · 3,427
- Sânpaul11 km · 4,577
- Adămuș11 km · 5,156
- Mica13 km · 4,856
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cucerdea over time
Cucerdea had 1,414 residents in 2016 and 1,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,283 |
| 2022 | 1,250 |
| 2023 | 1,240 |
| 2024 | 1,261 |
| 2025 | 1,248 |
| 2026 | 1,235 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,038 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ogra (2,674 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Cucerdea
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 | Cucerdea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 238 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cucerdea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.77 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 454 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.05 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 356 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 796 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,803 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 644.5 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 430 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.8 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,135 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 794 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cucerdea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.92 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 46 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 487 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 165 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cucerdea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.4 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.62 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,028 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cucerdea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cucerdea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.8 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 449 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cucerdea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cucerdea | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cucerdea
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 trade18 · 19.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 14.0%
- Construction11 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage10 · 10.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing8 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 18.3%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 12.9%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 10.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 10.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings8 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cucerdea?
Cucerdea has 1,235 residents (2026), ranking 2,923 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cucerdea?
Cucerdea covers 36.0 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Cucerdea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cucerdea went from 1,414 to 1,235, a change of −12.7%.
Where is Cucerdea?
Cucerdea is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.396, longitude 24.255.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cucerdea?
In Cucerdea, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.92 km (2025), ranking 46 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cucerdea?
In Cucerdea, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,959 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Cucerdea?
The nearest to Cucerdea are Ogra (5.2 km), Iernut (6.5 km), Târnăveni (7.5 km), Cuci (9.9 km), Gănești (10 km).