Istria: population and statistics
Istria has a population of 2,391 (2026) across 174.8 km², or 13.7 people per km². It ranks 2,000 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,391 residents
- 174.8 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Istria ranks No. 49 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 38.2 m² in Istria, compared with an average of 50.3 m² in Constanța County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.8 ‰ in Istria, compared with an average of 20.3 ‰ in Constanța County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Istria: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Istria in numbers
Where is Istria?
Population of Istria over time
Istria had 2,589 residents in 2016 and 2,391 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,501 |
| 2022 | 2,475 |
| 2023 | 2,453 |
| 2024 | 2,433 |
| 2025 | 2,399 |
| 2026 | 2,391 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihai Viteazu (3,738 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Istria
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 | Istria | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 444 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Istria | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.41 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,199 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.25 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,420 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,074 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,308 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 449.2 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,029 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.2 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,848 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Istria | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.3 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.25 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,358 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Istria | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Istria | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.1 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,268 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Istria | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Istria | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Istria
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 trade47 · 28.8%
- Transport and storage20 · 12.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing13 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.4%
- Construction10 · 6.1%
- Real estate8 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 22.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 9.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Istria?
Istria has 2,391 residents (2026), ranking 2,000 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Istria?
Istria covers 174.8 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Istria growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Istria went from 2,589 to 2,391, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Istria?
Istria is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.547, longitude 28.715.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Istria?
In Istria, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 38.2 m² (2025), ranking 2,848 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Istria?
In Istria, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 350 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Istria?
The nearest to Istria are Mihai Viteazu (8.5 km), Săcele (8.7 km), Corbu (10 km), Fântânele (13 km), Baia (19 km).