Eforie: population and statistics
Eforie has a population of 10,519 (2026) across 7.2 km², or 1,469 people per km². It ranks 239 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,519 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 1,469 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Eforie ranks No. 10 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 111.8 nights in Eforie, compared with an average of 10.0 nights in Constanța County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 118.2 ‰ in Eforie, compared with an average of 66.2 ‰ in Constanța County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Eforie: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (491 businesses).
Eforie in numbers
Where is Eforie?
Population of Eforie over time
Eforie had 10,986 residents in 2016 and 10,519 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,958 |
| 2022 | 10,875 |
| 2023 | 10,751 |
| 2024 | 10,709 |
| 2025 | 10,563 |
| 2026 | 10,519 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,003 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tuzla, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cumpăna (17,067 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Eforie
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 | Eforie | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eforie | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.11 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,071 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,873 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 180 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 558.3 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 856 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 74.2 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 84 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.21 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 39 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eforie | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.65 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 346 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 449 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 206 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eforie | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.2 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 34 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.13 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eforie | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 282 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 206 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 | Eforie | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 111.8 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 4 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34,822 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 6 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,391 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 2 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Eforie | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 112.8 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 50 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.93 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 78 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Eforie | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.18 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 66 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Eforie | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Eforie
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 trade589 · 19.4%
- Accommodation and food services588 · 19.4%
- Real estate285 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services278 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical225 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing193 · 6.4%
- Transport and storage187 · 6.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation177 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)491 · 16.2%
- Accommodation409 · 13.5%
- Food and beverage service activities397 · 13.1%
- Real estate activities285 · 9.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)209 · 6.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities158 · 5.2%
- Specialised construction activities131 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities130 · 4.3%
- Construction of buildings117 · 3.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines113 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eforie?
Eforie has 10,519 residents (2026), ranking 239 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Eforie?
Eforie covers 7.2 km², with a density of 1,469 people per km².
Is the population of Eforie growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eforie went from 10,986 to 10,519, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Eforie?
Eforie is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.025, longitude 28.651.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Eforie?
In Eforie, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 111.8 nights (2025), ranking 4 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eforie?
In Eforie, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 118.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 34 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Eforie?
The nearest to Eforie are Tuzla (5.3 km), Techirghiol (5.7 km), Agigea (8.0 km), Costinești (9.2 km), 23 August (13 km).