Rasova: population and statistics
Rasova has a population of 3,581 (2026) across 114.0 km², or 31.4 people per km². It ranks 1,247 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,581 residents
- 114.0 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Rasova ranks No. 34 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 19 ‰ in Rasova, compared with an average of 259 ‰ in Constanța County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 69.0 m³ in Rasova, compared with an average of 54.9 m³ in Constanța County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Rasova: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (17 businesses).
Rasova in numbers
Where is Rasova?
Population of Rasova over time
Rasova had 3,902 residents in 2016 and 3,581 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,744 |
| 2022 | 3,703 |
| 2023 | 3,655 |
| 2024 | 3,665 |
| 2025 | 3,600 |
| 2026 | 3,581 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,962 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cernavodă (17,372 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Rasova
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 | Rasova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rasova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.86 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,807 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,307 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,869 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 365.0 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,935 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.0 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,720 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rasova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.0 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,861 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.56 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rasova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 19 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,116 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rasova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 69.0 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 188 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Rasova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rasova | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rasova
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
- Construction18 · 16.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade18 · 16.5%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 10.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 8.3%
- Transport and storage9 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.4%
- Other service activities7 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings17 · 15.6%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 15.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 14.7%
- Civil engineering10 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 9.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 7.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities6 · 5.5%
- Other personal service activities6 · 5.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rasova?
Rasova has 3,581 residents (2026), ranking 1,247 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rasova?
Rasova covers 114.0 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Rasova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rasova went from 3,902 to 3,581, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Rasova?
Rasova is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.238, longitude 27.976.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rasova?
In Rasova, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,116 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Rasova?
In Rasova, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 69.0 m³ (2025), ranking 188 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Rasova?
The nearest to Rasova are Cernavodă (12 km), Saligny (13 km), Peștera (14 km), Aliman (14 km), Mircea Vodă (16 km).