Nicolae Bălcescu (Constanța County): population and statistics
Nicolae Bălcescu has a population of 5,357 (2026) across 140.3 km², or 38.2 people per km². It ranks 660 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,357 residents
- 140.3 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Nicolae Bălcescu ranks No. 26 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 303.2 ‰ in Nicolae Bălcescu, compared with an average of 459.8 ‰ in Constanța County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Nicolae Bălcescu, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Constanța County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Nicolae Bălcescu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (64 businesses).
Nicolae Bălcescu in numbers
Where is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Population of Nicolae Bălcescu over time
Nicolae Bălcescu had 5,499 residents in 2016 and 5,357 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,528 |
| 2022 | 5,470 |
| 2023 | 5,417 |
| 2024 | 5,362 |
| 2025 | 5,351 |
| 2026 | 5,357 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,657 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Târgușor, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihail Kogălniceanu (9,764 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Nicolae Bălcescu
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 | Nicolae Bălcescu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,998 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.83 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,080 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.73 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 404 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,624 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,371 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 303.2 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,117 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.4 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 831 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.49 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 858 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.1 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.05 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.8 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,100 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 848 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nicolae Bălcescu
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 trade101 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage63 · 14.3%
- Construction48 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services43 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing37 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 6.6%
- Other service activities19 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines44 · 10.0%
- Specialised construction activities39 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services35 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings30 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities23 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products21 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu has 5,357 residents (2026), ranking 660 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu covers 140.3 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Nicolae Bălcescu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nicolae Bălcescu went from 5,499 to 5,357, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.403, longitude 28.362.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nicolae Bălcescu?
In Nicolae Bălcescu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 303.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,117 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nicolae Bălcescu?
In Nicolae Bălcescu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,726 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Nicolae Bălcescu?
The nearest to Nicolae Bălcescu are Târgușor (8.7 km), Cuza Vodă (9.3 km), Tortoman (11 km), Mihail Kogălniceanu (11 km), Siliștea (12 km).