Crucișor: population and statistics
Crucișor has a population of 2,519 (2026) across 41.0 km², or 61.5 people per km². It ranks 1,908 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,519 residents
- 41.0 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Crucișor ranks No. 45 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.11 km in Crucișor, compared with an average of 4.61 km in Satu Mare County and 3.05 km nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.5% in Crucișor, compared with an average of 2.4% in Satu Mare County and 2.0% nationally.
Crucișor: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Crucișor in numbers
Where is Crucișor?
Population of Crucișor over time
Crucișor had 2,667 residents in 2016 and 2,519 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,609 |
| 2022 | 2,594 |
| 2023 | 2,567 |
| 2024 | 2,535 |
| 2025 | 2,546 |
| 2026 | 2,519 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,735 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pomi, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fărcașa (4,234 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Crucișor
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 | Crucișor | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crucișor | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.94 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,297 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.19 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,477 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,045 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,353 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 414.8 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,509 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.4 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,046 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crucișor | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.65 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 272 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 278 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 488 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crucișor | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.2 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,222 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.19 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,398 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crucișor | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crucișor | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.8 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,285 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.11 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 102 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Crucișor | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crucișor | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crucișor
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 trade31 · 27.7%
- Transport and storage15 · 13.4%
- Construction14 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing13 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 9.8%
- Other service activities5 · 4.5%
- Administrative and support services4 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 20.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 13.4%
- Construction of buildings12 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 10.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 3.6%
- Forestry and logging3 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crucișor?
Crucișor has 2,519 residents (2026), ranking 1,908 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crucișor?
Crucișor covers 41.0 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Crucișor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crucișor went from 2,667 to 2,519, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Crucișor?
Crucișor is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.645, longitude 23.253.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crucișor?
In Crucișor, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.11 km (2025), ranking 102 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Crucișor?
In Crucișor, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.5% (2026), ranking 2,890 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Crucișor?
The nearest to Crucișor are Pomi (5.4 km), Valea Vinului (6.3 km), Bârsău (6.4 km), Fărcașa (8.3 km), Ardusat (9.6 km).