Tortoman: population and statistics
Tortoman has a population of 1,832 (2026) across 80.1 km², or 22.9 people per km². It ranks 2,484 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,832 residents
- 80.1 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Tortoman ranks No. 59 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 335.7 ‰ in Tortoman, compared with an average of 459.8 ‰ in Constanța County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.7 ‰ in Tortoman, compared with an average of 19.2 ‰ in Constanța County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Tortoman: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (24 businesses).
Tortoman in numbers
Where is Tortoman?
Population of Tortoman over time
Tortoman had 1,925 residents in 2016 and 1,832 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,889 |
| 2022 | 1,868 |
| 2023 | 1,869 |
| 2024 | 1,859 |
| 2025 | 1,847 |
| 2026 | 1,832 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,218 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cuza Vodă (4,839 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Tortoman
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 | Tortoman | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tortoman | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.21 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,475 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.18 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 876 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 615 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,028 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 335.7 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,071 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.7 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,145 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tortoman | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.8 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.18 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,510 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tortoman | 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 | Tortoman | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.7 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,360 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tortoman | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Tortoman | 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) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tortoman
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 trade34 · 26.2%
- Construction24 · 18.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 13.1%
- Transport and storage17 · 13.1%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing6 · 4.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.8%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 2.3%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities24 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 15.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 14.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 13.1%
- Construction of buildings17 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 10.8%
- Civil engineering13 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 3.8%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tortoman?
Tortoman has 1,832 residents (2026), ranking 2,484 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tortoman?
Tortoman covers 80.1 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Tortoman growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tortoman went from 1,925 to 1,832, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Tortoman?
Tortoman is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.344, longitude 28.250.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tortoman?
In Tortoman, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 335.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,071 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tortoman?
In Tortoman, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,966 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Tortoman?
The nearest to Tortoman are Cuza Vodă (6.4 km), Mircea Vodă (9.5 km), Siliștea (10 km), Medgidia (10 km), Nicolae Bălcescu (11 km).