Hârșova: population and statistics
Hârșova has a population of 10,429 (2026) across 101.8 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 241 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,429 residents
- 101.8 km²
- 102 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Hârșova ranks No. 11 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 203 ‰ in Hârșova, compared with an average of 179 ‰ in Constanța County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 351.5 ‰ in Hârșova, compared with an average of 459.8 ‰ in Constanța County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Hârșova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (121 businesses).
Hârșova in numbers
Where is Hârșova?
Population of Hârșova over time
Hârșova had 11,235 residents in 2016 and 10,429 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,957 |
| 2022 | 10,878 |
| 2023 | 10,723 |
| 2024 | 10,623 |
| 2025 | 10,519 |
| 2026 | 10,429 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,261 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ciobanu, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țăndărei (18,091 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Hârșova
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 | Hârșova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hârșova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.45 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,159 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,587 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,666 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 330 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 351.5 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,008 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.4 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 749 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 747 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hârșova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.6 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.63 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hârșova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 731 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hârșova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.6 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 913 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.99 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,338 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hârșova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.59 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 195 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hârșova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 203 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 108 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: Hârșova
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 trade173 · 26.5%
- Transport and storage102 · 15.6%
- Manufacturing53 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services52 · 8.0%
- Construction51 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services42 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical35 · 5.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)121 · 18.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines83 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 12.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities59 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities46 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities43 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings37 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 3.8%
- Real estate activities25 · 3.8%
- Civil engineering19 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hârșova?
Hârșova has 10,429 residents (2026), ranking 241 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hârșova?
Hârșova covers 101.8 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Hârșova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hârșova went from 11,235 to 10,429, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Hârșova?
Hârșova is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.683, longitude 27.952.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hârșova?
In Hârșova, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 203 ‰ (2025), ranking 108 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hârșova?
In Hârșova, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 351.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,008 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Hârșova?
The nearest to Hârșova are Ciobanu (7.8 km), Ghindărești (11 km), Vlădeni (12 km), Horia (14 km), Giurgeni (14 km).