Săcele (Constanța County): population and statistics
Săcele has a population of 2,393 (2026) across 144.1 km², or 16.6 people per km². It ranks 1,996 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,393 residents
- 144.1 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Săcele ranks No. 48 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.8 ‰ in Săcele, compared with an average of 20.3 ‰ in Constanța County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 383.6 ‰ in Săcele, compared with an average of 459.8 ‰ in Constanța County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Săcele: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Săcele in numbers
Where is Săcele?
Population of Săcele over time
Săcele had 2,405 residents in 2016 and 2,393 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,402 |
| 2022 | 2,404 |
| 2023 | 2,386 |
| 2024 | 2,381 |
| 2025 | 2,433 |
| 2026 | 2,393 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,185 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Corbu (6,641 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Săcele
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 | Săcele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.8 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 48 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săcele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.01 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,050 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,142 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 918 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,589 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 383.6 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,817 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.5 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săcele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.67 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,965 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săcele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săcele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.1 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,457 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Săcele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 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 | Săcele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săcele
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 trade36 · 17.7%
- Transport and storage28 · 13.8%
- Construction24 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services18 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing14 · 6.9%
- Other service activities13 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 11.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings20 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 7.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.9%
- Other personal service activities10 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săcele?
Săcele has 2,393 residents (2026), ranking 1,996 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săcele?
Săcele covers 144.1 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Săcele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săcele went from 2,405 to 2,393, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Săcele?
Săcele is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.485, longitude 28.648.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcele?
In Săcele, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 48 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcele?
In Săcele, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 383.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,817 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Săcele?
The nearest to Săcele are Corbu (8.6 km), Istria (8.7 km), Fântânele (16 km), Grădina (16 km), Mihai Viteazu (17 km).