Chirnogeni: population and statistics
Chirnogeni has a population of 3,061 (2026) across 121.1 km², or 25.3 people per km². It ranks 1,541 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,061 residents
- 121.1 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Chirnogeni ranks No. 40 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.1 ‰ in Chirnogeni, compared with an average of 20.3 ‰ in Constanța County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.33 ‰ in Chirnogeni, compared with an average of 5.57 ‰ in Constanța County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Chirnogeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Chirnogeni in numbers
Where is Chirnogeni?
Population of Chirnogeni over time
Chirnogeni had 3,405 residents in 2016 and 3,061 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,227 |
| 2022 | 3,178 |
| 2023 | 3,161 |
| 2024 | 3,138 |
| 2025 | 3,102 |
| 2026 | 3,061 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,955 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Independența, 8.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Negru Vodă (5,315 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Chirnogeni
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 | Chirnogeni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 863 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) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chirnogeni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.88 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 447 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,431 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,648 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.5 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,796 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.7 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chirnogeni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.7 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,331 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.63 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chirnogeni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chirnogeni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 50.6 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 404 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Chirnogeni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chirnogeni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chirnogeni
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 trade52 · 26.1%
- Transport and storage33 · 16.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services21 · 10.6%
- Construction15 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing14 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.5%
- Other service activities9 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 14.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 11.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 3.5%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chirnogeni?
Chirnogeni has 3,061 residents (2026), ranking 1,541 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chirnogeni?
Chirnogeni covers 121.1 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Chirnogeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chirnogeni went from 3,405 to 3,061, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Chirnogeni?
Chirnogeni is in Constanța County. Latitude 43.918, longitude 28.212.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chirnogeni?
In Chirnogeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 154 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chirnogeni?
In Chirnogeni, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.33 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,727 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Chirnogeni?
The nearest to Chirnogeni are Independența (8.9 km), Comana (9.9 km), Negru Vodă (11 km), Cerchezu (13 km), Mereni (14 km).