Chilia Veche: population and statistics
Chilia Veche has a population of 1,695 (2026) across 533.2 km², or 3.2 people per km². It ranks 2,588 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,695 residents
- 533.2 km²
- 3 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Chilia Veche ranks No. 34 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.2 ‰ in Chilia Veche, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Tulcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Chilia Veche, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Tulcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Chilia Veche: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Chilia Veche in numbers
Where is Chilia Veche?
Neighbouring localities
- Pardina18 km · 541
- Crișan18 km · 1,071
- C.A. Rosetti20 km · 634
- Maliuc25 km · 791
- Mahmudia31 km · 2,339
- Beștepe34 km · 1,621
- Sulina35 km · 3,425
- Nufăru37 km · 2,758
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Chilia Veche over time
Chilia Veche had 2,129 residents in 2016 and 1,695 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,938 |
| 2022 | 1,871 |
| 2023 | 1,826 |
| 2024 | 1,771 |
| 2025 | 1,719 |
| 2026 | 1,695 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 74,675 football pitches.
- Its population density is 28.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pardina, 17.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sulina (3,425 residents), 35 km away.
All indicators for Chilia Veche
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 | Chilia Veche | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,148 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chilia Veche | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.45 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 397 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,213 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,031 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 715.6 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 237 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.2 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chilia Veche | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.8 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,996 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.18 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,408 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chilia Veche | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chilia Veche | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.9 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 219 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 755 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 276 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95.0 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 122 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chilia Veche | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.1 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 358 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,458 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chilia Veche | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chilia Veche | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chilia Veche
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
- Accommodation and food services16 · 19.3%
- Wholesale and retail trade15 · 18.1%
- Administrative and support services11 · 13.3%
- Transport and storage9 · 10.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 4.8%
- Construction4 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 15.7%
- Accommodation12 · 14.5%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 10.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.4%
- Water transport7 · 8.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chilia Veche?
Chilia Veche has 1,695 residents (2026), ranking 2,588 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chilia Veche?
Chilia Veche covers 533.2 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Chilia Veche growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chilia Veche went from 2,129 to 1,695, a change of −20.4%.
Where is Chilia Veche?
Chilia Veche is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.339, longitude 29.294.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chilia Veche?
In Chilia Veche, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,148 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chilia Veche?
In Chilia Veche, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Chilia Veche?
The nearest to Chilia Veche are Pardina (18 km), Crișan (18 km), C.A. Rosetti (20 km), Maliuc (25 km), Mahmudia (31 km).