Horia (Constanța County): population and statistics
Horia has a population of 1,004 (2026) across 70.2 km², or 14.3 people per km². It ranks 3,051 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,004 residents
- 70.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Horia ranks No. 68 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.85 km in Horia, compared with an average of 4.56 km in Constanța County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 89.6 m³ in Horia, compared with an average of 54.9 m³ in Constanța County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Horia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Horia in numbers
Where is Horia?
Neighbouring localities
- Ghindărești5.2 km · 2,510
- Topalu10 km · 1,630
- Ciobanu11 km · 3,437
- Saraiu11 km · 1,242
- Vulturu12 km · 692
- Gârliciu13 km · 1,459
- Hârșova14 km · 10,429
- Crucea15 km · 2,967
All localities in Constanța County
Localities of similar size
Population of Horia over time
Horia had 1,174 residents in 2016 and 1,004 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,100 |
| 2022 | 1,080 |
| 2023 | 1,055 |
| 2024 | 1,034 |
| 2025 | 1,005 |
| 2026 | 1,004 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,836 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ghindărești (2,510 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Horia
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 | Horia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 908 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Horia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.85 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 16 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 504 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,121 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 502.0 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.2 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Horia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.9 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,708 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.00 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Horia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 858 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Horia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 89.6 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 98 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,577 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Horia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Horia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Horia
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 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage11 · 13.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services7 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.6%
- Information and communication3 · 3.8%
- Real estate3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 19.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 11.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 10.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.6%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.1%
- Postal and courier activities3 · 3.8%
- Real estate activities3 · 3.8%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horia?
Horia has 1,004 residents (2026), ranking 3,051 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Horia?
Horia covers 70.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Horia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Horia went from 1,174 to 1,004, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Horia?
Horia is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.640, longitude 28.113.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Horia?
In Horia, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.85 km (2025), ranking 16 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Horia?
In Horia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 89.6 m³ (2025), ranking 98 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Horia?
The nearest to Horia are Ghindărești (5.2 km), Topalu (10 km), Ciobanu (11 km), Saraiu (11 km), Vulturu (12 km).