Bărăganu: population and statistics
Bărăganu has a population of 2,141 (2026) across 65.3 km², or 32.8 people per km². It ranks 2,220 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,141 residents
- 65.3 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Bărăganu ranks No. 54 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 5.1 m³ in Bărăganu, compared with an average of 54.9 m³ in Constanța County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.40 ‰ in Bărăganu, compared with an average of 1.47 ‰ in Constanța County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Bărăganu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Bărăganu in numbers
Where is Bărăganu?
Population of Bărăganu over time
Bărăganu had 2,147 residents in 2016 and 2,141 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,153 |
| 2022 | 2,129 |
| 2023 | 2,141 |
| 2024 | 2,128 |
| 2025 | 2,161 |
| 2026 | 2,141 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,148 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Topraisar (6,408 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Bărăganu
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 | Bărăganu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 437 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.1 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bărăganu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.02 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,248 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.67 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 277 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 918 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,589 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.8 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,309 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.3 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,837 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 900 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bărăganu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.6 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 793 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.34 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,376 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bărăganu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bărăganu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.1 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,544 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bărăganu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 563 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 81 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bărăganu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 125 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bărăganu
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 trade45 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage31 · 16.2%
- Construction25 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing20 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 17.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 12.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 11.5%
- Construction of buildings21 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bărăganu?
Bărăganu has 2,141 residents (2026), ranking 2,220 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bărăganu?
Bărăganu covers 65.3 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Bărăganu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bărăganu went from 2,147 to 2,141, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Bărăganu?
Bărăganu is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.075, longitude 28.397.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bărăganu?
In Bărăganu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,544 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărăganu?
In Bărăganu, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.40 ‰ (2024), ranking 81 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Bărăganu?
The nearest to Bărăganu are Topraisar (8.4 km), Mereni (9.4 km), Cumpăna (10 km), Murfatlar (11 km), Valu lui Traian (12 km).