Constanța: population and statistics
Constanța has a population of 291,980 (2026) across 124.8 km², or 2,340 people per km². It ranks 5 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 291,980 residents
- 124.8 km²
- 2,340 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Constanța ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.52 ‰ in Constanța, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Constanța County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Constanța: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (8,840 businesses).
Constanța in numbers
Where is Constanța?
Population of Constanța over time
Constanța had 317,966 residents in 2016 and 291,980 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 308,324 |
| 2022 | 304,886 |
| 2023 | 301,442 |
| 2024 | 298,476 |
| 2025 | 295,767 |
| 2026 | 291,980 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Population density”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,473 football pitches.
- Its population density is 25.8 times the national average.
All indicators for Constanța
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 | Constanța | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 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) | 5.4 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Constanța | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.13 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,588 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 143,450 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 6 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491.3 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,509 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,956 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.31 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 549 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Constanța | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 936 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 599 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 103 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Constanța | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.0 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 76 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.42 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 214 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Constanța | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 450 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 49 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Constanța | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.7 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 102 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,737 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 137 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84.9 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 133 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Constanța | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 58.2 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 282 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,249 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Constanța | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 7.52 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 13 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 222 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.82 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 5 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Constanța | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 256 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 40 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Constanța
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 trade12,126 · 18.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical6,811 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services6,561 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage6,048 · 9.3%
- Construction4,972 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing4,519 · 7.0%
- Real estate4,509 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services4,410 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8,840 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6,617 · 10.2%
- Real estate activities4,509 · 6.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4,078 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities4,072 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3,461 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities3,406 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings3,194 · 4.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities3,182 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities3,161 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Constanța?
Constanța has 291,980 residents (2026), ranking 5 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Constanța?
Constanța covers 124.8 km², with a density of 2,340 people per km².
Is the population of Constanța growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Constanța went from 317,966 to 291,980, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Constanța?
Constanța is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.177, longitude 28.651.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Constanța?
In Constanța, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.52 ‰ (2024), ranking 13 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Constanța?
In Constanța, “Existing dwellings” stands at 143,450 (2025), ranking 6 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Constanța?
The nearest to Constanța are Agigea (10.0 km), Ovidiu (13 km), Cumpăna (13 km), Techirghiol (14 km), Valu lui Traian (14 km).