Tuzla: population and statistics
Tuzla has a population of 7,031 (2026) across 50.7 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 439 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,031 residents
- 50.7 km²
- 139 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Tuzla ranks No. 17 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.42 ‰ in Tuzla, compared with an average of 1.47 ‰ in Constanța County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Tuzla, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Constanța County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Tuzla: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (145 businesses).
Tuzla in numbers
Where is Tuzla?
Population of Tuzla over time
Tuzla had 7,114 residents in 2016 and 7,031 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,236 |
| 2022 | 7,193 |
| 2023 | 7,159 |
| 2024 | 7,090 |
| 2025 | 7,053 |
| 2026 | 7,031 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,095 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Costinești, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cumpăna (17,067 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Tuzla
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 | Tuzla | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.5 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 523 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tuzla | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.52 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,398 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.28 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 815 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,989 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 452 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 425.1 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.5 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.99 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 652 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tuzla | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.1 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 430 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.70 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 602 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tuzla | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tuzla | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 143 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 716 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 598 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tuzla | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.7 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 611 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.71 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 923 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tuzla | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 75 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tuzla | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tuzla
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 trade193 · 22.6%
- Accommodation and food services98 · 11.5%
- Construction83 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing80 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage79 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services60 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical45 · 5.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation44 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)145 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)93 · 10.9%
- Food and beverage service activities78 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities69 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings57 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 5.8%
- Accommodation44 · 5.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities41 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities37 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tuzla?
Tuzla has 7,031 residents (2026), ranking 439 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tuzla?
Tuzla covers 50.7 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Tuzla growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tuzla went from 7,114 to 7,031, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Tuzla?
Tuzla is in Constanța County. Latitude 43.988, longitude 28.610.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tuzla?
In Tuzla, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.42 ‰ (2024), ranking 75 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tuzla?
In Tuzla, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Tuzla?
The nearest to Tuzla are Costinești (4.2 km), Eforie (5.3 km), Techirghiol (7.8 km), 23 August (8.3 km), Agigea (12 km).