Izvoarele (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Izvoarele has a population of 1,815 (2026) across 94.6 km², or 19.2 people per km². It ranks 2,496 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,815 residents
- 94.6 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Izvoarele ranks No. 32 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 74.6 m² in Izvoarele, compared with an average of 49.3 m² in Tulcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 84.8 m³ in Izvoarele, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Izvoarele: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (25 businesses).
Izvoarele in numbers
Where is Izvoarele?
Population of Izvoarele over time
Izvoarele had 2,135 residents in 2016 and 1,815 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,973 |
| 2022 | 1,922 |
| 2023 | 1,891 |
| 2024 | 1,871 |
| 2025 | 1,843 |
| 2026 | 1,815 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,254 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Izvoarele
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 | Izvoarele | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.29 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 206 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,096 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,263 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 603.9 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 591 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 74.6 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 76 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.9 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 780 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.10 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,469 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Izvoarele | 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) | 9.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 232 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Izvoarele | 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) | 41 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 988 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 764 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 84.8 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 113 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.19 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 157 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Izvoarele
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 trade43 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage27 · 14.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 13.3%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.6%
- Construction17 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services13 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering6 · 3.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Izvoarele?
Izvoarele has 1,815 residents (2026), ranking 2,496 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Izvoarele?
Izvoarele covers 94.6 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Izvoarele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Izvoarele went from 2,135 to 1,815, a change of −15.0%.
Where is Izvoarele?
Izvoarele is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.053, longitude 28.525.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Izvoarele?
In Izvoarele, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 74.6 m² (2025), ranking 76 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Izvoarele?
In Izvoarele, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 84.8 m³ (2025), ranking 113 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Izvoarele?
The nearest to Izvoarele are Horia (7.0 km), Nalbant (8.5 km), Valea Teilor (9.2 km), Frecăței (12 km), Niculițel (14 km).