Corbu (Constanța County): population and statistics
Corbu has a population of 6,641 (2026) across 154.0 km², or 43.1 people per km². It ranks 474 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,641 residents
- 154.0 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Corbu ranks No. 19 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.85 ‰ in Corbu, compared with an average of 2.01 ‰ in Constanța County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Corbu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (126 businesses).
Corbu in numbers
Where is Corbu?
Population of Corbu over time
Corbu had 6,291 residents in 2016 and 6,641 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,458 |
| 2022 | 6,506 |
| 2023 | 6,554 |
| 2024 | 6,559 |
| 2025 | 6,607 |
| 2026 | 6,641 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,573 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Corbu
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 | Corbu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.5 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 385 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corbu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.96 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,527 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.85 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 33 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,815 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 508 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.9 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 72.6 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 104 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.07 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 250 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Corbu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,156 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 22 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corbu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.5 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 505 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.46 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 686 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corbu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Corbu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 568 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 334 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71.5 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 157 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Corbu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.3 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 831 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,160 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Corbu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Corbu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Corbu
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 trade158 · 19.7%
- Accommodation and food services115 · 14.3%
- Construction90 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage71 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services61 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical54 · 6.7%
- Real estate52 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing48 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)126 · 15.7%
- Specialised construction activities80 · 10.0%
- Accommodation78 · 9.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities65 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings54 · 6.7%
- Real estate activities52 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities47 · 5.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services28 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corbu?
Corbu has 6,641 residents (2026), ranking 474 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Corbu?
Corbu covers 154.0 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Corbu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Corbu went from 6,291 to 6,641, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Corbu?
Corbu is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.458, longitude 28.749.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corbu?
In Corbu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.85 ‰ (2025), ranking 33 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Corbu?
In Corbu, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,156 m³ (2025), ranking 22 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Corbu?
The nearest to Corbu are Săcele (8.6 km), Istria (10 km), Mihai Viteazu (18 km), Năvodari (19 km), Fântânele (22 km).