Deleni (Constanța County): population and statistics
Deleni has a population of 2,322 (2026) across 170.7 km², or 13.6 people per km². It ranks 2,057 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,322 residents
- 170.7 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Deleni ranks No. 51 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 288 ‰ in Deleni, compared with an average of 179 ‰ in Constanța County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.2 ‰ in Deleni, compared with an average of 6.6 ‰ in Constanța County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Deleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Deleni in numbers
Where is Deleni?
Population of Deleni over time
Deleni had 2,491 residents in 2016 and 2,322 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,410 |
| 2022 | 2,412 |
| 2023 | 2,369 |
| 2024 | 2,348 |
| 2025 | 2,330 |
| 2026 | 2,322 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,908 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Adamclisi, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cobadin (9,505 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Deleni
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 | Deleni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Deleni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.84 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 656 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,000 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,435 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.7 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,285 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Deleni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.4 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,935 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.72 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,924 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Deleni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 442 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Deleni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.1 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 567 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Deleni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Deleni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 288 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 18 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Deleni
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 trade34 · 25.0%
- Construction19 · 14.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage13 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing12 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services7 · 5.1%
- Real estate5 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 16.2%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 13.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings13 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering5 · 3.7%
- Real estate activities5 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deleni?
Deleni has 2,322 residents (2026), ranking 2,057 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Deleni?
Deleni covers 170.7 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Deleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Deleni went from 2,491 to 2,322, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Deleni?
Deleni is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.050, longitude 28.049.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deleni?
In Deleni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 288 ‰ (2025), ranking 18 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deleni?
In Deleni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 251 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Deleni?
The nearest to Deleni are Adamclisi (8.2 km), Cobadin (11 km), Dumbrăveni (13 km), Independența (15 km), Peștera (17 km).