Năvodari: population and statistics
Năvodari has a population of 44,076 (2026) across 67.7 km², or 651 people per km². It ranks 51 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 44,076 residents
- 67.7 km²
- 651 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Năvodari ranks No. 2 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 46.81 ‰ in Năvodari, compared with an average of 5.57 ‰ in Constanța County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 277.8 ‰ in Năvodari, compared with an average of 217.5 ‰ in Constanța County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Năvodari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,073 businesses).
Năvodari in numbers
Where is Năvodari?
Population of Năvodari over time
Năvodari had 41,696 residents in 2016 and 44,076 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,899 |
| 2022 | 43,055 |
| 2023 | 43,327 |
| 2024 | 43,532 |
| 2025 | 43,725 |
| 2026 | 44,076 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,482 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Năvodari
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 | Năvodari | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.9 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Năvodari | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,499 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.20 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 502 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 32,677 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 32 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 741.4 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 187 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.2 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46.81 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 3 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Năvodari | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.94 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 838 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 553 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 121 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Năvodari | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.1 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 168 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.88 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 168 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Năvodari | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Năvodari | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 11.0 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 54 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,609 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 64 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 277.8 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 45 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Năvodari | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 72.5 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 166 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,452 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Năvodari | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Năvodari | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Năvodari
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 trade1,411 · 17.7%
- Administrative and support services855 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services850 · 10.6%
- Construction819 · 10.3%
- Real estate737 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical664 · 8.3%
- Transport and storage560 · 7.0%
- Manufacturing488 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,073 · 13.4%
- Real estate activities737 · 9.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)710 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities671 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings583 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities563 · 7.1%
- Accommodation488 · 6.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines367 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities352 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities339 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Năvodari?
Năvodari has 44,076 residents (2026), ranking 51 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Năvodari?
Năvodari covers 67.7 km², with a density of 651 people per km².
Is the population of Năvodari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Năvodari went from 41,696 to 44,076, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Năvodari?
Năvodari is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.321, longitude 28.613.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Năvodari?
In Năvodari, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 46.81 ‰ (2025), ranking 3 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Năvodari?
In Năvodari, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 277.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 45 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Năvodari?
The nearest to Năvodari are Lumina (6.4 km), Ovidiu (7.0 km), Mihail Kogălniceanu (10 km), Constanța (16 km), Săcele (19 km).