Ciocârlia (Constanța County): population and statistics
Ciocârlia has a population of 3,190 (2026) across 139.3 km², or 22.9 people per km². It ranks 1,453 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,190 residents
- 139.3 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Ciocârlia ranks No. 39 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 359.9 ‰ in Ciocârlia, compared with an average of 459.8 ‰ in Constanța County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.2 ‰ in Ciocârlia, compared with an average of 10.7 ‰ in Constanța County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Ciocârlia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Ciocârlia in numbers
Where is Ciocârlia?
Population of Ciocârlia over time
Ciocârlia had 3,147 residents in 2016 and 3,190 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,146 |
| 2022 | 3,130 |
| 2023 | 3,129 |
| 2024 | 3,122 |
| 2025 | 3,179 |
| 2026 | 3,190 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,511 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cobadin (9,505 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Ciocârlia
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 | Ciocârlia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciocârlia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.71 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,357 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.76 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 396 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,148 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,173 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 359.9 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,965 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.6 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,897 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 820 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciocârlia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.3 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,425 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.19 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciocârlia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 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 | Ciocârlia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.8 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 902 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciocârlia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 277 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciocârlia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciocârlia
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 trade48 · 23.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing23 · 11.0%
- Construction21 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage20 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 13.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services23 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 4.3%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment7 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciocârlia?
Ciocârlia has 3,190 residents (2026), ranking 1,453 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciocârlia?
Ciocârlia covers 139.3 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Ciocârlia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciocârlia went from 3,147 to 3,190, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Ciocârlia?
Ciocârlia is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.116, longitude 28.247.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciocârlia?
In Ciocârlia, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 359.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,965 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciocârlia?
In Ciocârlia, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,923 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Ciocârlia?
The nearest to Ciocârlia are Cobadin (8.6 km), Peștera (12 km), Bărăganu (13 km), Murfatlar (14 km), Mereni (14 km).