Crișan: population and statistics
Crișan has a population of 1,071 (2026) across 383.3 km², or 2.8 people per km². It ranks 3,015 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,071 residents
- 383.3 km²
- 3 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Crișan ranks No. 45 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 83.4 nights in Crișan, compared with an average of 2.2 nights in Tulcea County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Crișan, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Tulcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Crișan: the most common activity among active businesses is Water transport (55 businesses).
Crișan in numbers
Where is Crișan?
Neighbouring localities
- Chilia Veche18 km · 1,695
- C.A. Rosetti19 km · 634
- Mahmudia21 km · 2,339
- Maliuc22 km · 791
- Sulina24 km · 3,425
- Pardina25 km · 541
- Murighiol28 km · 3,235
- Beștepe28 km · 1,621
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Crișan over time
Crișan had 1,235 residents in 2016 and 1,071 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,121 |
| 2022 | 1,116 |
| 2023 | 1,093 |
| 2024 | 1,087 |
| 2025 | 1,077 |
| 2026 | 1,071 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 53,689 football pitches.
- Its population density is 32.4 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Crișan
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 | Crișan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 834 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crișan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.74 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 789 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.80 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 620 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 771 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,835 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 719.9 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 222 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.9 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,386 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crișan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.9 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 98 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.54 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 126 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crișan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 153 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 577 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Crișan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 83.4 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 7 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41,645 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 3 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,454 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 4 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crișan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 57.9 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 291 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.82 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 410 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Crișan | 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 | Crișan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crișan
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
- Transport and storage56 · 18.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade46 · 15.2%
- Accommodation and food services45 · 14.9%
- Administrative and support services34 · 11.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation29 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing22 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Water transport55 · 18.2%
- Food and beverage service activities42 · 13.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 13.5%
- Accommodation37 · 12.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities27 · 8.9%
- Rental and leasing activities23 · 7.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 6.3%
- Fishing and aquaculture17 · 5.6%
- Travel agencies, tour operators and reservation services15 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crișan?
Crișan has 1,071 residents (2026), ranking 3,015 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crișan?
Crișan covers 383.3 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Crișan growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crișan went from 1,235 to 1,071, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Crișan?
Crișan is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.180, longitude 29.351.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Crișan?
In Crișan, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 83.4 nights (2025), ranking 7 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crișan?
In Crișan, “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 Crișan?
The nearest to Crișan are Chilia Veche (18 km), C.A. Rosetti (19 km), Mahmudia (21 km), Maliuc (22 km), Sulina (24 km).