Babadag: population and statistics
Babadag has a population of 10,014 (2026) across 115.9 km², or 86.4 people per km². It ranks 264 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,014 residents
- 115.9 km²
- 86 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Babadag ranks No. 2 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.2 ‰ in Babadag, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Tulcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Babadag: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (116 businesses).
Babadag in numbers
Where is Babadag?
Population of Babadag over time
Babadag had 10,654 residents in 2016 and 10,014 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,363 |
| 2022 | 10,216 |
| 2023 | 10,137 |
| 2024 | 10,064 |
| 2025 | 10,039 |
| 2026 | 10,014 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,228 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mihai Bravu, 8.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulcea (77,647 residents), 32 km away.
All indicators for Babadag
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 | Babadag | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 166 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Babadag | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.89 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,542 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,928 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 290 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 392.3 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.7 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 981 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 639 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Babadag | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.0 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,532 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,047 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Babadag | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 153 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 577 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Babadag | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 710 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Babadag | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.4 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,561 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,465 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Babadag | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Babadag | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 134 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Babadag
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 trade152 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage78 · 11.9%
- Construction65 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing61 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services57 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical44 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing43 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)116 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)80 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines69 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities57 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings48 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services36 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering34 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities25 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Babadag?
Babadag has 10,014 residents (2026), ranking 264 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Babadag?
Babadag covers 115.9 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Babadag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Babadag went from 10,654 to 10,014, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Babadag?
Babadag is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.893, longitude 28.712.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Babadag?
In Babadag, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 166 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Babadag?
In Babadag, “Existing dwellings” stands at 3,928 (2025), ranking 290 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Babadag?
The nearest to Babadag are Mihai Bravu (8.5 km), Slava Cercheză (12 km), Sarichioi (13 km), Ceamurlia de Jos (14 km), Nalbant (15 km).