Poarta Albă: population and statistics
Poarta Albă has a population of 5,975 (2026) across 61.9 km², or 96.6 people per km². It ranks 572 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,975 residents
- 61.9 km²
- 97 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Poarta Albă ranks No. 21 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 284.0 ‰ in Poarta Albă, compared with an average of 459.8 ‰ in Constanța County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.51 ‰ in Poarta Albă, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Constanța County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Poarta Albă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (84 businesses).
Poarta Albă in numbers
Where is Poarta Albă?
Population of Poarta Albă over time
Poarta Albă had 5,627 residents in 2016 and 5,975 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,850 |
| 2022 | 5,839 |
| 2023 | 5,862 |
| 2024 | 5,918 |
| 2025 | 5,979 |
| 2026 | 5,975 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,665 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Murfatlar (10,310 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Poarta Albă
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 | Poarta Albă | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poarta Albă | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.01 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 904 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.19 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 171 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,697 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,265 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 284.0 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.8 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 792 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.02 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 258 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poarta Albă | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.3 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 845 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.51 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 667 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poarta Albă | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 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 | Poarta Albă | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.8 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 578 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.95 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 870 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Poarta Albă | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.51 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 203 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poarta Albă | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 173 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 211 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poarta Albă
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 trade124 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage82 · 15.3%
- Construction61 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services55 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing36 · 6.7%
- Other service activities36 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical31 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines69 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities55 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings41 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities25 · 4.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities22 · 4.1%
- Other personal service activities19 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poarta Albă?
Poarta Albă has 5,975 residents (2026), ranking 572 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poarta Albă?
Poarta Albă covers 61.9 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Poarta Albă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poarta Albă went from 5,627 to 5,975, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Poarta Albă?
Poarta Albă is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.217, longitude 28.400.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poarta Albă?
In Poarta Albă, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 284.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,133 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poarta Albă?
In Poarta Albă, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.51 ‰ (2024), ranking 203 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Poarta Albă?
The nearest to Poarta Albă are Murfatlar (4.8 km), Castelu (6.7 km), Valu lui Traian (8.5 km), Medgidia (12 km), Cuza Vodă (13 km).