Culciu: population and statistics
Culciu has a population of 3,949 (2026) across 79.4 km², or 49.7 people per km². It ranks 1,099 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,949 residents
- 79.4 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Culciu ranks No. 25 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.36 km in Culciu, compared with an average of 4.61 km in Satu Mare County and 3.05 km nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Culciu, compared with an average of 1.79 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Culciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Culciu in numbers
Where is Culciu?
Population of Culciu over time
Culciu had 4,167 residents in 2016 and 3,949 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,090 |
| 2022 | 4,085 |
| 2023 | 4,039 |
| 2024 | 4,020 |
| 2025 | 3,977 |
| 2026 | 3,949 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,118 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Odoreu (7,024 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Culciu
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 | Culciu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Culciu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.80 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 938 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.28 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 815 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,629 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,360 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412.5 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,531 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.3 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 545 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.01 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,134 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Culciu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.72 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 548 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 600 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 101 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Culciu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.0 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,003 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.28 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Culciu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 825 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Culciu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.8 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,415 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.36 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 91 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Culciu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Culciu | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Culciu
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 trade70 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage38 · 12.0%
- Construction35 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services27 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing24 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 13.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 9.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings20 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities11 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Culciu?
Culciu has 3,949 residents (2026), ranking 1,099 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Culciu?
Culciu covers 79.4 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Culciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Culciu went from 4,167 to 3,949, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Culciu?
Culciu is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.755, longitude 23.061.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Culciu?
In Culciu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.36 km (2025), ranking 91 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Culciu?
In Culciu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Culciu?
The nearest to Culciu are Odoreu (6.9 km), Medieșu Aurit (8.0 km), Păulești (9.2 km), Apa (9.9 km), Valea Vinului (13 km).