Saraiu: population and statistics
Saraiu has a population of 1,242 (2026) across 124.6 km², or 10.0 people per km². It ranks 2,916 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,242 residents
- 124.6 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Saraiu ranks No. 66 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 148.1 m³ in Saraiu, compared with an average of 54.9 m³ in Constanța County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Saraiu, compared with an average of 4.12 ‰ in Constanța County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Saraiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (14 businesses).
Saraiu in numbers
Where is Saraiu?
Population of Saraiu over time
Saraiu had 1,335 residents in 2016 and 1,242 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,272 |
| 2022 | 1,254 |
| 2023 | 1,258 |
| 2024 | 1,242 |
| 2025 | 1,234 |
| 2026 | 1,242 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,451 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârliciu, 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Saraiu
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 | Saraiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.0 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 168 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saraiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.44 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 202 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 589 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,051 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 474.2 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.5 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saraiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saraiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 210 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Saraiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 148.1 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 28 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Saraiu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Saraiu | 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) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Saraiu
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
- Transport and storage15 · 24.6%
- Wholesale and retail trade13 · 21.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 14.8%
- Construction4 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.9%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 23.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 14.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saraiu?
Saraiu has 1,242 residents (2026), ranking 2,916 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Saraiu?
Saraiu covers 124.6 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Saraiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Saraiu went from 1,335 to 1,242, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Saraiu?
Saraiu is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.718, longitude 28.196.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Saraiu?
In Saraiu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 148.1 m³ (2025), ranking 28 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saraiu?
In Saraiu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Saraiu?
The nearest to Saraiu are Gârliciu (8.2 km), Vulturu (8.4 km), Horia (11 km), Ciobanu (13 km), Dăeni (13 km).