Jijila: population and statistics
Jijila has a population of 5,049 (2026) across 102.5 km², or 49.3 people per km². It ranks 742 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,049 residents
- 102.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Jijila ranks No. 6 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.9 ‰ in Jijila, compared with an average of 14.9 ‰ in Tulcea County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.8 m² in Jijila, compared with an average of 49.3 m² in Tulcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Jijila: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Jijila in numbers
Where is Jijila?
Population of Jijila over time
Jijila had 5,646 residents in 2016 and 5,049 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,388 |
| 2022 | 5,320 |
| 2023 | 5,255 |
| 2024 | 5,173 |
| 2025 | 5,105 |
| 2026 | 5,049 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,356 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is I.C. Brătianu, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Galați (288,873 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Jijila
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 | Jijila | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jijila | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.32 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,214 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,069 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,258 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 746 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 447.2 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,045 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.8 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jijila | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.22 km | 2.00 km | 6.17 km | ranked 301 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 191 m³ | 705 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 673 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jijila | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.9 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.98 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,680 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jijila | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jijila | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jijila | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.2 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 593 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Jijila | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jijila | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jijila
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 trade85 · 25.8%
- Manufacturing40 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage40 · 12.1%
- Construction33 · 10.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services19 · 5.8%
- Other service activities15 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 9.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products13 · 3.9%
- Construction of buildings13 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 3.3%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods11 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jijila?
Jijila has 5,049 residents (2026), ranking 742 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jijila?
Jijila covers 102.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Jijila growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jijila went from 5,646 to 5,049, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Jijila?
Jijila is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.378, longitude 28.146.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jijila?
In Jijila, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,948 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Jijila?
In Jijila, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.8 m² (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Jijila?
The nearest to Jijila are I.C. Brătianu (5.4 km), Văcăreni (8.5 km), Smârdan (8.8 km), Grindu (8.8 km), Galați (9.4 km).