Grădina: population and statistics
Grădina has a population of 1,032 (2026) across 96.2 km², or 10.7 people per km². It ranks 3,037 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,032 residents
- 96.2 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Grădina ranks No. 67 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Grădina, compared with an average of 1.3% in Constanța County and 2.0% nationally.
Grădina: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (8 businesses).
Grădina in numbers
Where is Grădina?
Population of Grădina over time
Grădina had 1,154 residents in 2016 and 1,032 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,089 |
| 2022 | 1,067 |
| 2023 | 1,045 |
| 2024 | 1,047 |
| 2025 | 1,031 |
| 2026 | 1,032 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,473 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Târgușor, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cogealac (5,076 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Grădina
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 | Grădina | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.1 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 254 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grădina | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.50 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 578 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 441 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,148 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 427.3 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grădina | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.1 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.94 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,713 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grădina | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grădina | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.5 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 457 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Grădina | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grădina
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
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 16.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade7 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage7 · 14.0%
- Manufacturing5 · 10.0%
- Construction5 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services5 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 8.0%
- Real estate3 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 10.0%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings4 · 8.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 6.0%
- Accommodation3 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 6.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grădina?
Grădina has 1,032 residents (2026), ranking 3,037 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grădina?
Grădina covers 96.2 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Grădina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grădina went from 1,154 to 1,032, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Grădina?
Grădina is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.529, longitude 28.450.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Grădina?
In Grădina, “Existing dwellings” stands at 441 (2025), ranking 3,148 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Grădina?
In Grădina, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Grădina?
The nearest to Grădina are Târgușor (7.3 km), Cogealac (9.7 km), Pantelimon (13 km), Fântânele (14 km), Nicolae Bălcescu (16 km).