Isaccea: population and statistics
Isaccea has a population of 4,872 (2026) across 102.1 km², or 47.7 people per km². It ranks 784 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,872 residents
- 102.1 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Isaccea ranks No. 7 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Isaccea, compared with an average of 0.39 ‰ in Tulcea County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.62 ‰ in Isaccea, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Tulcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Isaccea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (60 businesses).
Isaccea in numbers
Where is Isaccea?
Population of Isaccea over time
Isaccea had 5,321 residents in 2016 and 4,872 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,164 |
| 2022 | 5,140 |
| 2023 | 5,064 |
| 2024 | 4,994 |
| 2025 | 4,910 |
| 2026 | 4,872 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,296 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Niculițel, 10.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Măcin (9,538 residents), 26 km away.
All indicators for Isaccea
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 | Isaccea | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Isaccea | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.39 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,204 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,438 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,337 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 700 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.7 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.8 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Isaccea | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.79 km | 2.00 km | 6.17 km | ranked 430 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 171 m³ | 705 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 720 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Isaccea | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.62 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,838 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Isaccea | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Isaccea | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Isaccea | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.3 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 925 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.84 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 682 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Isaccea | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Isaccea | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 485 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: Isaccea
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 trade76 · 22.3%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services36 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage35 · 10.3%
- Construction29 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 7.0%
- Manufacturing23 · 6.7%
- Other service activities17 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 10.9%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings19 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 4.4%
- Accommodation14 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Isaccea?
Isaccea has 4,872 residents (2026), ranking 784 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Isaccea?
Isaccea covers 102.1 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Isaccea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Isaccea went from 5,321 to 4,872, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Isaccea?
Isaccea is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.270, longitude 28.460.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Isaccea?
In Isaccea, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,629 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Isaccea?
In Isaccea, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.62 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,838 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Isaccea?
The nearest to Isaccea are Niculițel (10 km), Luncavița (12 km), Valea Teilor (16 km), Somova (16 km), Hamcearca (17 km).