Grindu (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Grindu has a population of 1,216 (2026) across 86.1 km², or 14.1 people per km². It ranks 2,936 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,216 residents
- 86.1 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Grindu ranks No. 42 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.3 ‰ in Grindu, compared with an average of 41.6 ‰ in Tulcea County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 21 ‰ in Grindu, compared with an average of 221 ‰ in Tulcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Grindu in numbers
Where is Grindu?
Population of Grindu over time
Grindu had 1,409 residents in 2016 and 1,216 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,310 |
| 2022 | 1,306 |
| 2023 | 1,282 |
| 2024 | 1,256 |
| 2025 | 1,237 |
| 2026 | 1,216 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,059 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jijila (5,049 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Grindu
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 | Grindu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 516 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grindu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.18 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,009 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 597 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,044 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491.0 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,511 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.2 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 491 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grindu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.3 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,123 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.82 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,701 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grindu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 21 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grindu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.6 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,154 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.36 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 778 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Grindu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grindu?
Grindu has 1,216 residents (2026), ranking 2,936 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grindu?
Grindu covers 86.1 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Grindu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grindu went from 1,409 to 1,216, a change of −13.7%.
Where is Grindu?
Grindu is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.412, longitude 28.248.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grindu?
In Grindu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,123 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grindu?
In Grindu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,092 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Grindu?
The nearest to Grindu are Jijila (8.8 km), Văcăreni (11 km), I.C. Brătianu (14 km), Galați (15 km), Luncavița (17 km).