Costinești: population and statistics
Costinești has a population of 3,535 (2026) across 19.2 km², or 184 people per km². It ranks 1,272 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,535 residents
- 19.2 km²
- 184 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Costinești ranks No. 35 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 157.9 ‰ in Costinești, compared with an average of 66.2 ‰ in Constanța County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 142.0 nights in Costinești, compared with an average of 10.0 nights in Constanța County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Costinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (240 businesses).
Costinești in numbers
Where is Costinești?
Population of Costinești over time
Costinești had 3,169 residents in 2016 and 3,535 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,390 |
| 2022 | 3,409 |
| 2023 | 3,390 |
| 2024 | 3,424 |
| 2025 | 3,497 |
| 2026 | 3,535 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,693 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Costinești
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 | Costinești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 160 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Costinești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.15 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 510 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.64 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 125 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,124 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 849 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 600.8 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 94.7 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 7 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.62 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 73 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Costinești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.41 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 166 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 453 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 199 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Costinești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 157.9 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 10 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.60 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 20 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Costinești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 762 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Costinești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 142.0 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 2 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46,529 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 2 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,070 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Costinești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 126.4 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 42 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.59 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 85 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Costinești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 369 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Costinești | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Costinești
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
- Accommodation and food services322 · 22.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade271 · 19.3%
- Administrative and support services129 · 9.2%
- Real estate114 · 8.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation100 · 7.1%
- Transport and storage85 · 6.1%
- Construction83 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical77 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Accommodation240 · 17.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)238 · 17.0%
- Food and beverage service activities204 · 14.5%
- Real estate activities114 · 8.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)93 · 6.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities89 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities67 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings55 · 3.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines54 · 3.8%
- Rental and leasing activities54 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Costinești?
Costinești has 3,535 residents (2026), ranking 1,272 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Costinești?
Costinești covers 19.2 km², with a density of 184 people per km².
Is the population of Costinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Costinești went from 3,169 to 3,535, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Costinești?
Costinești is in Constanța County. Latitude 43.951, longitude 28.601.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Costinești?
In Costinești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 157.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 10 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Costinești?
In Costinești, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 142.0 nights (2025), ranking 2 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Costinești?
The nearest to Costinești are 23 August (4.1 km), Tuzla (4.2 km), Eforie (9.2 km), Techirghiol (12 km), Pecineaga (12 km).