Baia (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Baia has a population of 4,387 (2026) across 214.1 km², or 20.5 people per km². It ranks 931 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,387 residents
- 214.1 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Baia ranks No. 9 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 78.6 m³ in Baia, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 5.4% in Baia, compared with an average of 2.2% in Tulcea County and 2.0% nationally.
Baia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (86 businesses).
Baia in numbers
Where is Baia?
Population of Baia over time
Baia had 4,575 residents in 2016 and 4,387 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,530 |
| 2022 | 4,504 |
| 2023 | 4,492 |
| 2024 | 4,434 |
| 2025 | 4,403 |
| 2026 | 4,387 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,986 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ceamurlia de Jos, 10.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Babadag (10,014 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Baia
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 | Baia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.57 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,171 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,018 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 943 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 460.0 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,892 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.5 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 904 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.5 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 711 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.05 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Baia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 296 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 522 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.7 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 416 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Baia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 78.6 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 140 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.85 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,119 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Baia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Baia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Baia
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 trade119 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage68 · 13.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing48 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services44 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing43 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 5.8%
- Construction28 · 5.4%
- Information and communication26 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 16.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines49 · 9.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services46 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities37 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities23 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 3.9%
- Manufacture of food products18 · 3.5%
- Information service activities18 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baia?
Baia has 4,387 residents (2026), ranking 931 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Baia?
Baia covers 214.1 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Baia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baia went from 4,575 to 4,387, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Baia?
Baia is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.717, longitude 28.667.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Baia?
In Baia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 78.6 m³ (2025), ranking 140 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Baia?
In Baia, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 5.4% (2026), ranking 620 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Baia?
The nearest to Baia are Ceamurlia de Jos (10 km), Beidaud (12 km), Mihai Viteazu (12 km), Stejaru (13 km), Fântânele (13 km).