Greci (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Greci has a population of 4,726 (2026) across 88.6 km², or 53.3 people per km². It ranks 828 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,726 residents
- 88.6 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Greci ranks No. 8 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Greci, compared with an average of 1.05 ‰ in Tulcea County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Greci, compared with an average of 14.9 ‰ in Tulcea County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Greci: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (54 businesses).
Greci in numbers
Where is Greci?
Population of Greci over time
Greci had 5,297 residents in 2016 and 4,726 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,012 |
| 2022 | 4,943 |
| 2023 | 4,893 |
| 2024 | 4,838 |
| 2025 | 4,773 |
| 2026 | 4,726 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,408 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Turcoaia, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Măcin (9,538 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Greci
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 | Greci | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Greci | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.97 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,098 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,402 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,962 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 996 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415.2 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,499 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.1 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Greci | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.9 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,455 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.27 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Greci | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 129 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Greci | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 184 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 652 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.4 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 243 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Greci | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.2 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,177 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.17 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 814 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Greci | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Greci | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Greci
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 trade66 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage57 · 18.2%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing29 · 9.2%
- Construction25 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services24 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 17.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines52 · 16.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 6.7%
- Accommodation19 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings16 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering14 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greci?
Greci has 4,726 residents (2026), ranking 828 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Greci?
Greci covers 88.6 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Greci growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Greci went from 5,297 to 4,726, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Greci?
Greci is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.167, longitude 28.251.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Greci?
In Greci, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,402 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Greci?
In Greci, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,060 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Greci?
The nearest to Greci are Turcoaia (6.6 km), Carcaliu (8.6 km), Cerna (11 km), Hamcearca (11 km), Luncavița (12 km).