Cungrea: population and statistics
Cungrea has a population of 1,622 (2026) across 66.6 km², or 24.4 people per km². It ranks 2,640 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,622 residents
- 66.6 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Cungrea ranks No. 79 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.23 ‰ in Cungrea, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Olt County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 810.1 ‰ in Cungrea, compared with an average of 526.0 ‰ in Olt County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Cungrea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Cungrea in numbers
Where is Cungrea?
Neighbouring localities
- Verguleasa5.3 km · 2,448
- Poboru6.3 km · 1,652
- Vulturești6.6 km · 2,047
- Dobroteasa9.8 km · 1,414
- Drăgășani10.0 km · 18,483
- Leleasca10 km · 1,111
- Voicești12 km · 1,542
- Spineni12 km · 1,260
Localities of similar size
Population of Cungrea over time
Cungrea had 1,966 residents in 2016 and 1,622 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,779 |
| 2022 | 1,738 |
| 2023 | 1,709 |
| 2024 | 1,678 |
| 2025 | 1,662 |
| 2026 | 1,622 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,324 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Verguleasa (2,448 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Cungrea
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 | Cungrea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 853 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 157 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cungrea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.78 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,568 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,314 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,848 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 810.1 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 110 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cungrea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.43 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 586 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 116 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 830 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cungrea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.6 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,698 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.08 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 887 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cungrea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 185 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cungrea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.8 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,604 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cungrea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.23 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 385 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.23 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 60 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cungrea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,025 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cungrea
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 · 18.7%
- Manufacturing9 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage9 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.9%
- Other service activities8 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.8%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.6%
- Other personal service activities6 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cungrea?
Cungrea has 1,622 residents (2026), ranking 2,640 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cungrea?
Cungrea covers 66.6 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Cungrea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cungrea went from 1,966 to 1,622, a change of −17.5%.
Where is Cungrea?
Cungrea is in Olt County. Latitude 44.687, longitude 24.385.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cungrea?
In Cungrea, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 60 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cungrea?
In Cungrea, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 810.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 110 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Cungrea?
The nearest to Cungrea are Verguleasa (5.3 km), Poboru (6.3 km), Vulturești (6.6 km), Dobroteasa (9.8 km), Drăgășani (10.0 km).