Beidaud: population and statistics
Beidaud has a population of 1,560 (2026) across 128.4 km², or 12.1 people per km². It ranks 2,680 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,560 residents
- 128.4 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Beidaud ranks No. 37 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 100.6 m³ in Beidaud, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Beidaud, compared with an average of 0.73 ‰ in Tulcea County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Beidaud: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Beidaud in numbers
Where is Beidaud?
Population of Beidaud over time
Beidaud had 1,656 residents in 2016 and 1,560 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,609 |
| 2022 | 1,597 |
| 2023 | 1,585 |
| 2024 | 1,576 |
| 2025 | 1,562 |
| 2026 | 1,560 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,989 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Fântânele, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cogealac (5,076 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Beidaud
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 | Beidaud | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beidaud | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.77 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 313 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 639 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,009 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 409.6 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,566 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.7 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 265 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beidaud | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.4 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,825 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beidaud | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beidaud | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 100.6 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 67 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.87 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 181 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Beidaud | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Beidaud | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beidaud
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 trade29 · 26.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 14.4%
- Transport and storage16 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing10 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.5%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management3 · 2.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 19.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 14.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 11.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 4.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 3.6%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beidaud?
Beidaud has 1,560 residents (2026), ranking 2,680 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beidaud?
Beidaud covers 128.4 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Beidaud growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beidaud went from 1,656 to 1,560, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Beidaud?
Beidaud is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.678, longitude 28.530.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Beidaud?
In Beidaud, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 100.6 m³ (2025), ranking 67 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beidaud?
In Beidaud, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Beidaud?
The nearest to Beidaud are Fântânele (7.9 km), Cogealac (8.7 km), Baia (12 km), Stejaru (12 km), Casimcea (16 km).