Cuci: population and statistics
Cuci has a population of 1,776 (2026) across 42.1 km², or 42.2 people per km². It ranks 2,528 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,776 residents
- 42.1 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Cuci ranks No. 76 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.13 km in Cuci, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.2 ‰ in Cuci, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Mureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Cuci: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Cuci in numbers
Where is Cuci?
Neighbouring localities
- Bogata4.7 km · 1,796
- Luduș5.3 km · 16,608
- Iernut5.9 km · 9,464
- Ațintiș7.2 km · 1,411
- Cucerdea9.9 km · 1,235
- Sânger10 km · 2,246
- Bichiș12 km · 732
- Chețani13 km · 2,416
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cuci over time
Cuci had 1,984 residents in 2016 and 1,776 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,854 |
| 2022 | 1,836 |
| 2023 | 1,822 |
| 2024 | 1,792 |
| 2025 | 1,793 |
| 2026 | 1,776 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,901 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bogata, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Luduș (16,608 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Cuci
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 | Cuci | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 315 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cuci | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 895 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,642 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.9 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,359 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cuci | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.13 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 77 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 280 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 483 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cuci | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.1 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.13 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,447 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cuci | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Cuci | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cuci
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 trade17 · 20.7%
- Transport and storage11 · 13.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 12.2%
- Construction10 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services10 · 12.2%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 13.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings6 · 7.3%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 7.3%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 6.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cuci?
Cuci has 1,776 residents (2026), ranking 2,528 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cuci?
Cuci covers 42.1 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Cuci growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cuci went from 1,984 to 1,776, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Cuci?
Cuci is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.454, longitude 24.157.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuci?
In Cuci, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.13 km (2025), ranking 77 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuci?
In Cuci, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 315 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Cuci?
The nearest to Cuci are Bogata (4.7 km), Luduș (5.3 km), Iernut (5.9 km), Ațintiș (7.2 km), Cucerdea (9.9 km).