Crucea (Suceava County): population and statistics
Crucea has a population of 1,886 (2026) across 147.1 km², or 12.8 people per km². It ranks 2,431 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,886 residents
- 147.1 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Crucea ranks No. 107 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.39 km in Crucea, compared with an average of 3.50 km in Suceava County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.80 km in Crucea, compared with an average of 2.74 km in Suceava County and 3.05 km nationally.
Crucea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Crucea in numbers
Where is Crucea?
Population of Crucea over time
Crucea had 2,103 residents in 2016 and 1,886 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,970 |
| 2022 | 1,955 |
| 2023 | 1,942 |
| 2024 | 1,923 |
| 2025 | 1,910 |
| 2026 | 1,886 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,608 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ostra (3,359 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Crucea
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 | Crucea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.9 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crucea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.39 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,547 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 902 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 899 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,636 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.7 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,686 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.1 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,216 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crucea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.7 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,554 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crucea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Crucea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.1 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 154 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,673 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 142 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.4 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 253 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crucea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,577 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Crucea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 203 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crucea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crucea
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 trade30 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage18 · 14.2%
- Manufacturing14 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services12 · 9.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 7.1%
- Construction7 · 5.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 11.8%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 9.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 7.9%
- Forestry and logging9 · 7.1%
- Accommodation8 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.7%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crucea?
Crucea has 1,886 residents (2026), ranking 2,431 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crucea?
Crucea covers 147.1 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Crucea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crucea went from 2,103 to 1,886, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Crucea?
Crucea is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.350, longitude 25.633.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crucea?
In Crucea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.39 km (2025), ranking 2,547 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crucea?
In Crucea, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.80 km (2025), ranking 1,577 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Crucea?
The nearest to Crucea are Ostra (7.4 km), Broșteni (13 km), Stulpicani (13 km), Dorna-Arini (14 km), Vatra Dornei (20 km).