Luncavița (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Luncavița has a population of 4,046 (2026) across 151.0 km², or 26.8 people per km². It ranks 1,065 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,046 residents
- 151.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Luncavița ranks No. 12 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.89 km in Luncavița, compared with an average of 3.88 km in Tulcea County and 3.05 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.20 ‰ in Luncavița, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Tulcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Luncavița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Luncavița in numbers
Where is Luncavița?
Neighbouring localities
- Văcăreni9.3 km · 2,050
- Greci12 km · 4,726
- Isaccea12 km · 4,872
- Măcin14 km · 9,538
- Carcaliu15 km · 2,608
- Hamcearca16 km · 1,193
- Niculițel17 km · 4,276
- Grindu17 km · 1,216
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Luncavița over time
Luncavița had 4,324 residents in 2016 and 4,046 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,146 |
| 2022 | 4,112 |
| 2023 | 4,117 |
| 2024 | 4,093 |
| 2025 | 4,074 |
| 2026 | 4,046 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,151 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Văcăreni, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Măcin (9,538 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Luncavița
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 | Luncavița | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 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) | 15.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luncavița | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.61 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,894 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,957 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 998 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.7 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.2 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 934 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luncavița | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.0 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,426 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.20 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 443 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luncavița | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Luncavița | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 775 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 479 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Luncavița | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.2 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,128 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.89 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 178 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Luncavița | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Luncavița | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Luncavița
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 trade47 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage27 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing24 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services20 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 8.5%
- Construction18 · 8.0%
- Other service activities10 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 7.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 7.1%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods10 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luncavița?
Luncavița has 4,046 residents (2026), ranking 1,065 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Luncavița?
Luncavița covers 151.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Luncavița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Luncavița went from 4,324 to 4,046, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Luncavița?
Luncavița is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.264, longitude 28.306.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luncavița?
In Luncavița, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.89 km (2025), ranking 178 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luncavița?
In Luncavița, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.20 ‰ (2026), ranking 443 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Luncavița?
The nearest to Luncavița are Văcăreni (9.3 km), Greci (12 km), Isaccea (12 km), Măcin (14 km), Carcaliu (15 km).