Ciobanu: population and statistics
Ciobanu has a population of 3,437 (2026) across 85.0 km², or 40.4 people per km². It ranks 1,311 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,437 residents
- 85.0 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Ciobanu ranks No. 37 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.2 ‰ in Ciobanu, compared with an average of 66.2 ‰ in Constanța County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 358.2 ‰ in Ciobanu, compared with an average of 459.8 ‰ in Constanța County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Ciobanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Ciobanu in numbers
Where is Ciobanu?
Population of Ciobanu over time
Ciobanu had 3,528 residents in 2016 and 3,437 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,571 |
| 2022 | 3,545 |
| 2023 | 3,529 |
| 2024 | 3,518 |
| 2025 | 3,481 |
| 2026 | 3,437 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,909 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârliciu, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hârșova (10,429 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Ciobanu
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 | Ciobanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciobanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.31 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,024 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,231 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,998 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 358.2 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,977 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.6 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.58 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,483 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciobanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.2 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,026 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.87 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,658 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciobanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciobanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.5 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 970 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.18 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 291 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciobanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciobanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 125 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Ciobanu
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 trade19 · 26.8%
- Transport and storage12 · 16.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 15.5%
- Construction9 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.6%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management3 · 4.2%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 21.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 15.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings7 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 9.9%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.6%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery3 · 4.2%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciobanu?
Ciobanu has 3,437 residents (2026), ranking 1,311 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciobanu?
Ciobanu covers 85.0 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Ciobanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciobanu went from 3,528 to 3,437, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Ciobanu?
Ciobanu is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.721, longitude 28.036.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciobanu?
In Ciobanu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,026 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciobanu?
In Ciobanu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 358.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,977 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ciobanu?
The nearest to Ciobanu are Gârliciu (7.4 km), Hârșova (7.8 km), Horia (11 km), Ghindărești (11 km), Saraiu (13 km).