Pecineaga: population and statistics
Pecineaga has a population of 3,494 (2026) across 81.7 km², or 42.7 people per km². It ranks 1,283 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,494 residents
- 81.7 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Pecineaga ranks No. 36 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.4 ‰ in Pecineaga, compared with an average of 6.6 ‰ in Constanța County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 375.5 ‰ in Pecineaga, compared with an average of 459.8 ‰ in Constanța County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Pecineaga: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (22 businesses).
Pecineaga in numbers
Where is Pecineaga?
Population of Pecineaga over time
Pecineaga had 3,421 residents in 2016 and 3,494 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,447 |
| 2022 | 3,427 |
| 2023 | 3,427 |
| 2024 | 3,454 |
| 2025 | 3,471 |
| 2026 | 3,494 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,448 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Amzacea, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is 23 August (5,779 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Pecineaga
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 | Pecineaga | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.9 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 432 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pecineaga | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.30 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,453 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.58 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 294 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,312 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,853 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 375.5 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,875 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.4 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,046 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 639 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pecineaga | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.0 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.14 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,443 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pecineaga | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pecineaga | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.9 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 637 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.93 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 175 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pecineaga | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.14 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 417 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pecineaga | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pecineaga
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 trade25 · 20.7%
- Construction22 · 18.2%
- Manufacturing15 · 12.4%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services11 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.8%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply5 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities22 · 18.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 18.2%
- Construction of buildings16 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 9.1%
- Civil engineering10 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.0%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply5 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pecineaga?
Pecineaga has 3,494 residents (2026), ranking 1,283 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pecineaga?
Pecineaga covers 81.7 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Pecineaga growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pecineaga went from 3,421 to 3,494, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Pecineaga?
Pecineaga is in Constanța County. Latitude 43.899, longitude 28.464.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pecineaga?
In Pecineaga, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 226 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pecineaga?
In Pecineaga, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 375.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,875 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Pecineaga?
The nearest to Pecineaga are Amzacea (8.3 km), 23 August (9.5 km), Comana (11 km), Albești (12 km), Topraisar (12 km).