Ciucurova: population and statistics
Ciucurova has a population of 2,098 (2026) across 154.4 km², or 13.6 people per km². It ranks 2,257 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,098 residents
- 154.4 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Ciucurova ranks No. 28 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 26.8 m² in Ciucurova, compared with an average of 49.3 m² in Tulcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Ciucurova, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Tulcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Ciucurova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Ciucurova in numbers
Where is Ciucurova?
Population of Ciucurova over time
Ciucurova had 2,244 residents in 2016 and 2,098 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,139 |
| 2022 | 2,140 |
| 2023 | 2,124 |
| 2024 | 2,123 |
| 2025 | 2,109 |
| 2026 | 2,098 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,629 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Slava Cercheză, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Topolog (4,223 residents), 10.0 km away.
All indicators for Ciucurova
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 | Ciucurova | 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) | 19.1 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciucurova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.54 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 239 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 955 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,527 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.2 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,954 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 26.8 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,149 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciucurova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.95 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciucurova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciucurova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 94.9 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 76 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciucurova | 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 | Ciucurova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciucurova
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 trade36 · 26.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 15.7%
- Transport and storage18 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing14 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 9.0%
- Construction8 · 6.0%
- Administrative and support services5 · 3.7%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 2.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 20.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 17.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 11.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 9.7%
- Forestry and logging12 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 9.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciucurova?
Ciucurova has 2,098 residents (2026), ranking 2,257 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciucurova?
Ciucurova covers 154.4 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Ciucurova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciucurova went from 2,244 to 2,098, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Ciucurova?
Ciucurova is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.917, longitude 28.478.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Ciucurova?
In Ciucurova, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 26.8 m² (2025), ranking 3,149 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciucurova?
In Ciucurova, “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 Ciucurova?
The nearest to Ciucurova are Slava Cercheză (6.4 km), Topolog (10.0 km), Nalbant (12 km), Horia (13 km), Mihai Bravu (14 km).