Valu lui Traian: population and statistics
Valu lui Traian has a population of 19,101 (2026) across 64.5 km², or 296 people per km². It ranks 113 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +29.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 19,101 residents
- 64.5 km²
- 296 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Valu lui Traian ranks No. 5 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 44.4 ‰ in Valu lui Traian, compared with an average of 19.2 ‰ in Constanța County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Valu lui Traian: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (417 businesses).
Valu lui Traian in numbers
Where is Valu lui Traian?
Population of Valu lui Traian over time
Valu lui Traian had 14,728 residents in 2016 and 19,101 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,026 |
| 2022 | 17,438 |
| 2023 | 17,947 |
| 2024 | 18,296 |
| 2025 | 18,634 |
| 2026 | 19,101 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,032 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Murfatlar, 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Valu lui Traian
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 | Valu lui Traian | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.4 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 96 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,015 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valu lui Traian | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.08 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,495 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 269 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,374 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 141 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 386.1 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,797 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.2 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 189 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.03 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 255 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valu lui Traian | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.55 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 678 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 316 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 400 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valu lui Traian | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.4 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 309 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.14 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 462 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valu lui Traian | 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) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valu lui Traian | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 58.5 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 279 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.43 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 763 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valu lui Traian | 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) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 508 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valu lui Traian | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valu lui Traian
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 trade546 · 22.5%
- Transport and storage263 · 10.8%
- Construction250 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services234 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical220 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing193 · 7.9%
- Other service activities147 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services141 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)417 · 17.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)289 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities209 · 8.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines199 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings154 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities125 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities120 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities103 · 4.2%
- Real estate activities101 · 4.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities101 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valu lui Traian?
Valu lui Traian has 19,101 residents (2026), ranking 113 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valu lui Traian?
Valu lui Traian covers 64.5 km², with a density of 296 people per km².
Is the population of Valu lui Traian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valu lui Traian went from 14,728 to 19,101, a change of +29.7%.
Where is Valu lui Traian?
Valu lui Traian is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.163, longitude 28.476.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valu lui Traian?
In Valu lui Traian, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 44.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 96 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Valu lui Traian?
In Valu lui Traian, “Existing dwellings” stands at 7,374 (2025), ranking 141 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Valu lui Traian?
The nearest to Valu lui Traian are Murfatlar (5.5 km), Cumpăna (6.6 km), Poarta Albă (8.5 km), Bărăganu (12 km), Agigea (13 km).