Ceatalchioi: population and statistics
Ceatalchioi has a population of 646 (2026) across 82.7 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 3,143 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 646 residents
- 82.7 km²
- 8 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Ceatalchioi ranks No. 49 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 22 ‰ in Ceatalchioi, compared with an average of 120 ‰ in Tulcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Ceatalchioi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Ceatalchioi in numbers
Where is Ceatalchioi?
Population of Ceatalchioi over time
Ceatalchioi had 690 residents in 2016 and 646 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 713 |
| 2022 | 701 |
| 2023 | 666 |
| 2024 | 656 |
| 2025 | 653 |
| 2026 | 646 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,580 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulcea (77,647 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Ceatalchioi
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 | Ceatalchioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 544 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ceatalchioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 414 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,157 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 640.9 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.0 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,478 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ceatalchioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.4 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 615 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.10 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 877 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ceatalchioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Ceatalchioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,141 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 23 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ceatalchioi
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 trade16 · 21.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 17.1%
- Transport and storage10 · 13.2%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.9%
- Construction6 · 7.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 17.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.2%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 10.5%
- Water transport7 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.6%
- Accommodation5 · 6.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 6.6%
- Fishing and aquaculture4 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ceatalchioi?
Ceatalchioi has 646 residents (2026), ranking 3,143 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ceatalchioi?
Ceatalchioi covers 82.7 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Ceatalchioi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ceatalchioi went from 690 to 646, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Ceatalchioi?
Ceatalchioi is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.258, longitude 28.815.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ceatalchioi?
In Ceatalchioi, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,141 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ceatalchioi?
In Ceatalchioi, “Existing dwellings” stands at 414 (2025), ranking 3,157 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ceatalchioi?
The nearest to Ceatalchioi are Tulcea (9.0 km), Somova (14 km), Nufăru (18 km), Frecăței (21 km), Pardina (21 km).