Albești (Constanța County): population and statistics
Albești has a population of 3,819 (2026) across 129.8 km², or 29.4 people per km². It ranks 1,151 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,819 residents
- 129.8 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Albești ranks No. 32 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Albești, compared with an average of 0.61 ‰ in Constanța County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.19 ‰ in Albești, compared with an average of 2.01 ‰ in Constanța County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Albești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Albești in numbers
Where is Albești?
Population of Albești over time
Albești had 3,761 residents in 2016 and 3,819 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,822 |
| 2022 | 3,832 |
| 2023 | 3,823 |
| 2024 | 3,844 |
| 2025 | 3,848 |
| 2026 | 3,819 |
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All indicators for Albești
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 | Albești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.34 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 847 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.19 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 340 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,533 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,475 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 401.4 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,655 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.7 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.3 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,126 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.83 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,823 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Albești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.9 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 466 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Albești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Albești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Albești
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 trade54 · 24.7%
- Manufacturing30 · 13.7%
- Construction26 · 11.9%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage23 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services16 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 5.5%
- Real estate7 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 20.5%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.9%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings20 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 7.3%
- Civil engineering15 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 5.5%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment12 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albești?
Albești has 3,819 residents (2026), ranking 1,151 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Albești?
Albești covers 129.8 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Albești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albești went from 3,761 to 3,819, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Albești?
Albești is in Constanța County. Latitude 43.819, longitude 28.361.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albești?
In Albești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,489 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albești?
In Albești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.19 ‰ (2025), ranking 340 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Albești?
The nearest to Albești are Comana (8.9 km), Negru Vodă (12 km), Pecineaga (12 km), Limanu (14 km), Amzacea (16 km).