Gârliciu: population and statistics
Gârliciu has a population of 1,459 (2026) across 65.9 km², or 22.1 people per km². It ranks 2,764 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,459 residents
- 65.9 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Gârliciu ranks No. 64 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.41 km in Gârliciu, compared with an average of 2.97 km in Constanța County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.80 km in Gârliciu, compared with an average of 4.56 km in Constanța County and 4.84 km nationally.
Gârliciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Gârliciu in numbers
Where is Gârliciu?
Population of Gârliciu over time
Gârliciu had 1,743 residents in 2016 and 1,459 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,586 |
| 2022 | 1,563 |
| 2023 | 1,539 |
| 2024 | 1,492 |
| 2025 | 1,459 |
| 2026 | 1,459 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,234 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ciobanu (3,437 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Gârliciu
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 | Gârliciu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gârliciu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.80 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 120 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 654 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,989 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 448.3 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.1 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gârliciu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.4 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,748 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.80 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 313 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gârliciu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 244 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gârliciu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 82.9 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 121 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,636 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gârliciu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 |
Education
| Indicator | Gârliciu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gârliciu
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 trade20 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage12 · 13.6%
- Construction8 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.8%
- Other service activities6 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.8%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gârliciu?
Gârliciu has 1,459 residents (2026), ranking 2,764 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gârliciu?
Gârliciu covers 65.9 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Gârliciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gârliciu went from 1,743 to 1,459, a change of −16.3%.
Where is Gârliciu?
Gârliciu is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.761, longitude 28.111.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârliciu?
In Gârliciu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.41 km (2025), ranking 1,636 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârliciu?
In Gârliciu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.80 km (2025), ranking 120 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Gârliciu?
The nearest to Gârliciu are Ciobanu (7.4 km), Saraiu (8.2 km), Dăeni (8.4 km), Horia (13 km), Frecăței (15 km).