Independența (Constanța County): population and statistics
Independența has a population of 2,786 (2026) across 163.2 km², or 17.1 people per km². It ranks 1,737 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,786 residents
- 163.2 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Independența ranks No. 44 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 39.1 m² in Independența, compared with an average of 50.3 m² in Constanța County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.2 ‰ in Independența, compared with an average of 66.2 ‰ in Constanța County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Independența: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Independența in numbers
Where is Independența?
Population of Independența over time
Independența had 3,059 residents in 2016 and 2,786 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,922 |
| 2022 | 2,883 |
| 2023 | 2,867 |
| 2024 | 2,845 |
| 2025 | 2,820 |
| 2026 | 2,786 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,864 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cerchezu, 8.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Negru Vodă (5,315 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Independența
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 | Independența | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 642 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Independența | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.20 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 611 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,239 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,986 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 444.7 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,080 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.1 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Independența | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.2 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.72 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,763 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Independența | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Independența | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.6 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,058 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Independența | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 526 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Independența | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Independența
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 trade33 · 26.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 15.1%
- Transport and storage18 · 14.3%
- Construction10 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.8%
- Real estate5 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 19.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 19.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 14.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.0%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Independența?
Independența has 2,786 residents (2026), ranking 1,737 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Independența?
Independența covers 163.2 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Independența growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Independența went from 3,059 to 2,786, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Independența?
Independența is in Constanța County. Latitude 43.918, longitude 28.100.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Independența?
In Independența, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 39.1 m² (2025), ranking 2,784 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Independența?
In Independența, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,735 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Independența?
The nearest to Independența are Cerchezu (8.4 km), Chirnogeni (8.9 km), Dumbrăveni (9.9 km), Negru Vodă (14 km), Deleni (15 km).