Medgidia: population and statistics
Medgidia has a population of 41,688 (2026) across 82.4 km², or 506 people per km². It ranks 55 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 41,688 residents
- 82.4 km²
- 506 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Medgidia ranks No. 3 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.78 ‰ in Medgidia, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Constanța County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Medgidia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (718 businesses).
Medgidia in numbers
Where is Medgidia?
Population of Medgidia over time
Medgidia had 46,108 residents in 2016 and 41,688 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 44,285 |
| 2022 | 43,640 |
| 2023 | 43,088 |
| 2024 | 42,690 |
| 2025 | 42,108 |
| 2026 | 41,688 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,545 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Castelu, 8.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Constanța (291,980 residents), 32 km away.
All indicators for Medgidia
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 | Medgidia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Medgidia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.89 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,463 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,802 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 16,932 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 62 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 406.2 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,598 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.8 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Medgidia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.98 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 914 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 235 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 572 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Medgidia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.0 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 856 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.73 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,084 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Medgidia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 517 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Medgidia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 914 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Medgidia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.8 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 852 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,374 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Medgidia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.78 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 184 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Medgidia | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 141 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 414 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Medgidia
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 trade854 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage411 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing321 · 8.7%
- Construction305 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services302 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical291 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services246 · 6.6%
- Other service activities201 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)718 · 19.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)350 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines337 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities283 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities199 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities188 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings185 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities170 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities151 · 4.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities149 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Medgidia?
Medgidia has 41,688 residents (2026), ranking 55 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Medgidia?
Medgidia covers 82.4 km², with a density of 506 people per km².
Is the population of Medgidia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Medgidia went from 46,108 to 41,688, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Medgidia?
Medgidia is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.250, longitude 28.261.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Medgidia?
In Medgidia, “Existing dwellings” stands at 16,932 (2025), ranking 62 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Medgidia?
In Medgidia, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.78 ‰ (2024), ranking 184 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Medgidia?
The nearest to Medgidia are Castelu (8.8 km), Mircea Vodă (9.2 km), Cuza Vodă (9.6 km), Tortoman (10 km), Poarta Albă (12 km).