Horia (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Horia has a population of 1,325 (2026) across 41.0 km², or 32.3 people per km². It ranks 2,858 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,325 residents
- 41.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Horia ranks No. 40 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 123.8 m³ in Horia, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.53 km in Horia, compared with an average of 7.73 km in Tulcea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Horia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Horia in numbers
Where is Horia?
Population of Horia over time
Horia had 1,458 residents in 2016 and 1,325 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,377 |
| 2022 | 1,367 |
| 2023 | 1,355 |
| 2024 | 1,344 |
| 2025 | 1,328 |
| 2026 | 1,325 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,746 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Izvoarele, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cerna (3,321 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Horia
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 | Horia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.9 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Horia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.53 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 142 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,228 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 716 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,913 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540.4 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.2 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,588 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Horia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.1 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,805 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Horia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 301 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Horia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 123.8 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 44 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Horia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Horia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Horia
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 trade13 · 27.1%
- Transport and storage8 · 16.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.3%
- Construction3 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 20.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 16.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 10.4%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings3 · 6.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horia?
Horia has 1,325 residents (2026), ranking 2,858 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Horia?
Horia covers 41.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Horia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Horia went from 1,458 to 1,325, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Horia?
Horia is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.030, longitude 28.442.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Horia?
In Horia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 123.8 m³ (2025), ranking 44 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Horia?
In Horia, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.53 km (2025), ranking 142 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Horia?
The nearest to Horia are Izvoarele (7.0 km), Valea Teilor (11 km), Cerna (11 km), Hamcearca (12 km), Nalbant (13 km).