Cumpăna: population and statistics
Cumpăna has a population of 17,067 (2026) across 44.9 km², or 380 people per km². It ranks 132 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +20.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,067 residents
- 44.9 km²
- 380 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Cumpăna ranks No. 7 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.6 in Cumpăna, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Constanța County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.1 ‰ in Cumpăna, compared with an average of 217.5 ‰ in Constanța County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Cumpăna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (326 businesses).
Cumpăna in numbers
Where is Cumpăna?
Population of Cumpăna over time
Cumpăna had 14,215 residents in 2016 and 17,067 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,686 |
| 2022 | 15,964 |
| 2023 | 16,254 |
| 2024 | 16,457 |
| 2025 | 16,671 |
| 2026 | 17,067 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,290 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Valu lui Traian, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Constanța (291,980 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Cumpăna
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 | Cumpăna | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 115 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cumpăna | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.96 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,455 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.86 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 194 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,039 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 173 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 353.8 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,997 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.3 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 928 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.43 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 45 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cumpăna | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.00 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 741 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 305 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 424 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cumpăna | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.7 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 436 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.98 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 507 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cumpăna | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cumpăna | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,151 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,348 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cumpăna | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.0 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 745 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.67 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 929 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cumpăna | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 277 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cumpăna | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,122 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cumpăna
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 trade430 · 20.6%
- Construction226 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage200 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services197 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing188 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical177 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services122 · 5.8%
- Other service activities110 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)326 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)206 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities199 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings142 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines129 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities126 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities100 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities99 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities87 · 4.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy80 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cumpăna?
Cumpăna has 17,067 residents (2026), ranking 132 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cumpăna?
Cumpăna covers 44.9 km², with a density of 380 people per km².
Is the population of Cumpăna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cumpăna went from 14,215 to 17,067, a change of +20.1%.
Where is Cumpăna?
Cumpăna is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.112, longitude 28.518.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cumpăna?
In Cumpăna, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,122 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cumpăna?
In Cumpăna, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,348 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Cumpăna?
The nearest to Cumpăna are Valu lui Traian (6.6 km), Agigea (7.8 km), Techirghiol (8.7 km), Bărăganu (10 km), Murfatlar (11 km).