Dăeni: population and statistics
Dăeni has a population of 1,803 (2026) across 104.6 km², or 17.2 people per km². It ranks 2,509 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,803 residents
- 104.6 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Dăeni ranks No. 33 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.14 km in Dăeni, compared with an average of 3.88 km in Tulcea County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.29 km in Dăeni, compared with an average of 7.73 km in Tulcea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Dăeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Dăeni in numbers
Where is Dăeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Gârliciu8.4 km · 1,459
- Frecăței9.0 km · 1,258
- Ostrov11 km · 1,822
- Saraiu13 km · 1,242
- Mărașu15 km · 2,345
- Ciobanu15 km · 3,437
- Dorobanțu17 km · 1,230
- Topolog17 km · 4,223
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dăeni over time
Dăeni had 2,064 residents in 2016 and 1,803 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,944 |
| 2022 | 1,923 |
| 2023 | 1,893 |
| 2024 | 1,849 |
| 2025 | 1,821 |
| 2026 | 1,803 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,647 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârliciu, 8.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ciobanu (3,437 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Dăeni
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 | Dăeni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dăeni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.29 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 99 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 991 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,454 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 549.6 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.0 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,110 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dăeni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.99 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dăeni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dăeni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 67.7 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 198 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.14 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 48 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dăeni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dăeni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dăeni
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 trade27 · 23.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.0%
- Construction7 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 15.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 10.5%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.1%
- Veterinary activities7 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 2.6%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 2.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dăeni?
Dăeni has 1,803 residents (2026), ranking 2,509 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dăeni?
Dăeni covers 104.6 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Dăeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dăeni went from 2,064 to 1,803, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Dăeni?
Dăeni is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.830, longitude 28.153.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dăeni?
In Dăeni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.14 km (2025), ranking 48 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dăeni?
In Dăeni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.29 km (2025), ranking 99 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Dăeni?
The nearest to Dăeni are Gârliciu (8.4 km), Frecăței (9.0 km), Ostrov (11 km), Saraiu (13 km), Mărașu (15 km).