Frecăței (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Frecăței has a population of 3,390 (2026) across 108.1 km², or 31.4 people per km². It ranks 1,342 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,390 residents
- 108.1 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Frecăței ranks No. 15 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.8 ‰ in Frecăței, compared with an average of 62.4 ‰ in Tulcea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 79.6 m³ in Frecăței, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Frecăței: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (59 businesses).
Frecăței in numbers
Where is Frecăței?
Population of Frecăței over time
Frecăței had 3,644 residents in 2016 and 3,390 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,477 |
| 2022 | 3,444 |
| 2023 | 3,416 |
| 2024 | 3,424 |
| 2025 | 3,407 |
| 2026 | 3,390 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,141 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Somova (5,299 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Frecăței
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 | Frecăței | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.4 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 314 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frecăței | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.88 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 926 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.54 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 444 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,182 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 809 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 643.7 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 435 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.06 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 615 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frecăței | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.0 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 382 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.24 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frecăței | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Frecăței | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,071 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,315 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Frecăței | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 79.6 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 135 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.24 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,029 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Frecăței | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Frecăței | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Frecăței
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 trade94 · 20.3%
- Transport and storage53 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services53 · 11.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing49 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing38 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical33 · 7.1%
- Construction29 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 11.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services44 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities23 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings21 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frecăței?
Frecăței has 3,390 residents (2026), ranking 1,342 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Frecăței?
Frecăței covers 108.1 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Frecăței growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frecăței went from 3,644 to 3,390, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Frecăței?
Frecăței is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.124, longitude 28.635.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frecăței?
In Frecăței, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,315 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Frecăței?
In Frecăței, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 79.6 m³ (2025), ranking 135 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Frecăței?
The nearest to Frecăței are Somova (9.8 km), Izvoarele (12 km), Mihail Kogălniceanu (12 km), Valea Teilor (13 km), Niculițel (14 km).