Mereni (Constanța County): population and statistics
Mereni has a population of 2,417 (2026) across 76.3 km², or 31.7 people per km². It ranks 1,978 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,417 residents
- 76.3 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Mereni ranks No. 47 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.41 ‰ in Mereni, compared with an average of 2.01 ‰ in Constanța County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 32 ‰ in Mereni, compared with an average of 259 ‰ in Constanța County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Mereni: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (30 businesses).
Mereni in numbers
Where is Mereni?
Population of Mereni over time
Mereni had 2,470 residents in 2016 and 2,417 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,457 |
| 2022 | 2,450 |
| 2023 | 2,452 |
| 2024 | 2,451 |
| 2025 | 2,426 |
| 2026 | 2,417 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,689 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Amzacea, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Topraisar (6,408 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Mereni
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 | Mereni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 576 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mereni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.37 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,670 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,239 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 975 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,489 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403.4 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,638 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.7 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,877 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mereni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.9 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.72 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 595 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mereni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mereni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.5 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,235 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mereni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mereni | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mereni
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 trade48 · 19.9%
- Construction31 · 12.9%
- Transport and storage26 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services26 · 10.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing16 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities30 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 12.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings27 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 7.9%
- Civil engineering18 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 6.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities15 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mereni?
Mereni has 2,417 residents (2026), ranking 1,978 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mereni?
Mereni covers 76.3 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Mereni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mereni went from 2,470 to 2,417, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Mereni?
Mereni is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.003, longitude 28.335.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mereni?
In Mereni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.41 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,239 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mereni?
In Mereni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Mereni?
The nearest to Mereni are Amzacea (7.2 km), Topraisar (9.2 km), Bărăganu (9.4 km), Comana (12 km), Cobadin (14 km).