Ovidiu: population and statistics
Ovidiu has a population of 16,474 (2026) across 84.0 km², or 196 people per km². It ranks 138 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,474 residents
- 84.0 km²
- 196 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Ovidiu ranks No. 8 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.28 ‰ in Ovidiu, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Constanța County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Ovidiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (397 businesses).
Ovidiu in numbers
Where is Ovidiu?
Population of Ovidiu over time
Ovidiu had 15,616 residents in 2016 and 16,474 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,019 |
| 2022 | 16,136 |
| 2023 | 16,234 |
| 2024 | 16,338 |
| 2025 | 16,374 |
| 2026 | 16,474 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,762 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lumina, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Năvodari (44,076 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Ovidiu
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 | Ovidiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 239 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ovidiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.34 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,179 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.25 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 835 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,378 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 167 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 387.2 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,787 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.7 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 514 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.01 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 88 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ovidiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.33 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 701 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 347 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 341 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ovidiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.1 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 181 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.22 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 245 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ovidiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 193 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 417 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 | Ovidiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 257 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 560 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 915 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ovidiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.3 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 478 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.75 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,148 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ovidiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.28 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 142 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ovidiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ovidiu
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 trade585 · 20.1%
- Transport and storage310 · 10.6%
- Construction296 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services283 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical242 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing240 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services175 · 6.0%
- Real estate173 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)397 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)351 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities261 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines221 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings190 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities184 · 6.3%
- Real estate activities173 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities134 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities132 · 4.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities117 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ovidiu?
Ovidiu has 16,474 residents (2026), ranking 138 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ovidiu?
Ovidiu covers 84.0 km², with a density of 196 people per km².
Is the population of Ovidiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ovidiu went from 15,616 to 16,474, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Ovidiu?
Ovidiu is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.270, longitude 28.560.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ovidiu?
In Ovidiu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.28 ‰ (2024), ranking 142 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ovidiu?
In Ovidiu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 6,378 (2025), ranking 167 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ovidiu?
The nearest to Ovidiu are Lumina (4.5 km), Năvodari (7.0 km), Mihail Kogălniceanu (11 km), Constanța (13 km), Valu lui Traian (14 km).