Siliștea (Constanța County): population and statistics
Siliștea has a population of 1,481 (2026) across 77.0 km², or 19.2 people per km². It ranks 2,750 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,481 residents
- 77.0 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Siliștea ranks No. 63 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.8 ‰ in Siliștea, compared with an average of 20.3 ‰ in Constanța County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Siliștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Siliștea in numbers
Where is Siliștea?
Population of Siliștea over time
Siliștea had 1,521 residents in 2016 and 1,481 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,498 |
| 2022 | 1,493 |
| 2023 | 1,479 |
| 2024 | 1,470 |
| 2025 | 1,473 |
| 2026 | 1,481 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,779 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tortoman, 10.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Crucea (2,967 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Siliștea
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 | Siliștea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Siliștea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.30 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 494 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,966 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 542 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,096 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 366.0 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,933 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.2 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 318 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 934 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Siliștea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.0 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.35 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,272 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Siliștea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Siliștea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.3 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,495 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Siliștea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Siliștea | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Siliștea
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 · 27.8%
- Construction13 · 14.4%
- Transport and storage11 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 17.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 14.4%
- Construction of buildings10 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.1%
- Civil engineering8 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 6.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Siliștea?
Siliștea has 1,481 residents (2026), ranking 2,750 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Siliștea?
Siliștea covers 77.0 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Siliștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Siliștea went from 1,521 to 1,481, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Siliștea?
Siliștea is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.432, longitude 28.216.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Siliștea?
In Siliștea, “Existing dwellings” stands at 542 (2025), ranking 3,096 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Siliștea?
In Siliștea, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,938 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Siliștea?
The nearest to Siliștea are Tortoman (10 km), Seimeni (11 km), Crucea (11 km), Nicolae Bălcescu (12 km), Cuza Vodă (15 km).