Păuca: population and statistics
Păuca has a population of 1,742 (2026) across 74.0 km², or 23.5 people per km². It ranks 2,557 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,742 residents
- 74.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Păuca ranks No. 51 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.11 km in Păuca, compared with an average of 3.82 km in Sibiu County and 3.05 km nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.15 ‰ in Păuca, compared with an average of 0.68 ‰ in Sibiu County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Păuca: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Păuca in numbers
Where is Păuca?
Neighbouring localities
- Roșia de Secaș5.1 km · 1,561
- Cenade8.5 km · 1,046
- Cergău9.0 km · 1,543
- Ohaba9.3 km · 541
- Ludoș10 km · 615
- Doștat11 km · 1,040
- Loamneș12 km · 2,886
- Berghin13 km · 1,894
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Păuca over time
Păuca had 2,093 residents in 2016 and 1,742 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,836 |
| 2022 | 1,807 |
| 2023 | 1,774 |
| 2024 | 1,770 |
| 2025 | 1,754 |
| 2026 | 1,742 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,371 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Roșia de Secaș, 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Păuca
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 | Păuca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păuca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.06 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 628 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 993 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,448 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 570.0 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 775 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.1 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,216 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Păuca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.35 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 75 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 274 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 500 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păuca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.8 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,260 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.72 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,924 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păuca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păuca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.9 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,138 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.11 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 25 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Păuca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.15 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 412 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.15 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 72 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Păuca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păuca
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 trade20 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage16 · 15.5%
- Construction14 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services10 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.8%
- Real estate6 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 17.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 12.6%
- Construction of buildings12 · 11.7%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 9.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 8.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 7.8%
- Real estate activities6 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păuca?
Păuca has 1,742 residents (2026), ranking 2,557 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păuca?
Păuca covers 74.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Păuca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păuca went from 2,093 to 1,742, a change of −16.8%.
Where is Păuca?
Păuca is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.019, longitude 23.902.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păuca?
In Păuca, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.11 km (2025), ranking 25 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păuca?
In Păuca, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.15 ‰ (2024), ranking 72 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Păuca?
The nearest to Păuca are Roșia de Secaș (5.1 km), Cenade (8.5 km), Cergău (9.0 km), Ohaba (9.3 km), Ludoș (10 km).