Mangalia: population and statistics
Mangalia has a population of 37,486 (2026) across 52.6 km², or 713 people per km². It ranks 59 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 37,486 residents
- 52.6 km²
- 713 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Mangalia ranks No. 4 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,016 ‰ in Mangalia, compared with an average of 217.5 ‰ in Constanța County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Mangalia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (881 businesses).
Mangalia in numbers
Where is Mangalia?
Population of Mangalia over time
Mangalia had 42,241 residents in 2016 and 37,486 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,975 |
| 2022 | 39,400 |
| 2023 | 38,920 |
| 2024 | 38,458 |
| 2025 | 37,892 |
| 2026 | 37,486 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,367 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.8 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Limanu, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Constanța (291,980 residents), 40 km away.
All indicators for Mangalia
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 | Mangalia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mangalia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.53 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,335 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 18,056 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 57 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 481.7 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.7 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,359 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mangalia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.65 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 860 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 353 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 330 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mangalia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.4 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 309 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.31 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mangalia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 291 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 191 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mangalia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 46.1 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 13 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13,829 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 19 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,016 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 7 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mangalia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 70.6 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 178 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.43 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 984 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mangalia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.71 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mangalia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 146 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 375 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mangalia
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 trade1,021 · 19.2%
- Accommodation and food services645 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services572 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing534 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical422 · 7.9%
- Construction372 · 7.0%
- Real estate369 · 6.9%
- Transport and storage345 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)881 · 16.6%
- Food and beverage service activities495 · 9.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)386 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities369 · 6.9%
- Accommodation339 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities336 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities264 · 5.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities249 · 4.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines234 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities226 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mangalia?
Mangalia has 37,486 residents (2026), ranking 59 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mangalia?
Mangalia covers 52.6 km², with a density of 713 people per km².
Is the population of Mangalia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mangalia went from 42,241 to 37,486, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Mangalia?
Mangalia is in Constanța County. Latitude 43.817, longitude 28.583.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mangalia?
In Mangalia, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,016 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Mangalia?
In Mangalia, “Existing dwellings” stands at 18,056 (2025), ranking 57 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Mangalia?
The nearest to Mangalia are Limanu (7.8 km), 23 August (11 km), Pecineaga (13 km), Costinești (15 km), Albești (18 km).