Cerchezu: population and statistics
Cerchezu has a population of 1,242 (2026) across 83.7 km², or 14.8 people per km². It ranks 2,916 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,242 residents
- 83.7 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Cerchezu ranks No. 65 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 35.4 ‰ in Cerchezu, compared with an average of 20.3 ‰ in Constanța County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 29.4 m² in Cerchezu, compared with an average of 50.3 m² in Constanța County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Cerchezu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Cerchezu in numbers
Where is Cerchezu?
Population of Cerchezu over time
Cerchezu had 1,435 residents in 2016 and 1,242 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,349 |
| 2022 | 1,340 |
| 2023 | 1,315 |
| 2024 | 1,293 |
| 2025 | 1,274 |
| 2026 | 1,242 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,718 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Independența (2,786 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Cerchezu
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 | Cerchezu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.4 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 28 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cerchezu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.96 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 73 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 773 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,832 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 622.4 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 29.4 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,130 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cerchezu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.61 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cerchezu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cerchezu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.9 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 604 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Cerchezu | 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) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cerchezu
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 trade22 · 28.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage10 · 13.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.2%
- Other service activities4 · 5.2%
- Construction3 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 18.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 18.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 11.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 3.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cerchezu?
Cerchezu has 1,242 residents (2026), ranking 2,916 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cerchezu?
Cerchezu covers 83.7 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Cerchezu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cerchezu went from 1,435 to 1,242, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Cerchezu?
Cerchezu is in Constanța County. Latitude 43.844, longitude 28.084.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cerchezu?
In Cerchezu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 35.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 28 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Cerchezu?
In Cerchezu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 29.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,130 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Cerchezu?
The nearest to Cerchezu are Independența (8.4 km), Negru Vodă (11 km), Chirnogeni (13 km), Dumbrăveni (14 km), Comana (21 km).