Mahmudia: population and statistics
Mahmudia has a population of 2,339 (2026) across 61.2 km², or 38.2 people per km². It ranks 2,045 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,339 residents
- 61.2 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Mahmudia ranks No. 26 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 315.1 ‰ in Mahmudia, compared with an average of 62.4 ‰ in Tulcea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.3 ‰ in Mahmudia, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Tulcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Mahmudia: the most common activity among active businesses is Water transport (40 businesses).
Mahmudia in numbers
Where is Mahmudia?
Neighbouring localities
- Beștepe7.4 km · 1,621
- Maliuc9.1 km · 791
- Nufăru14 km · 2,758
- Murighiol14 km · 3,235
- Valea Nucarilor18 km · 3,183
- Crișan21 km · 1,071
- Pardina23 km · 541
- Tulcea25 km · 77,647
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Mahmudia over time
Mahmudia had 2,748 residents in 2016 and 2,339 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,538 |
| 2022 | 2,494 |
| 2023 | 2,467 |
| 2024 | 2,410 |
| 2025 | 2,378 |
| 2026 | 2,339 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,573 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Beștepe, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulcea (77,647 residents), 25 km away.
All indicators for Mahmudia
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 | Mahmudia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mahmudia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.70 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,358 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.71 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,124 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,297 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,886 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 554.5 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.6 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,897 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mahmudia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.5 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.57 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mahmudia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mahmudia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 5.7 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 89 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,436 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 93 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 315.1 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 37 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mahmudia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.6 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 765 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.12 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,058 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mahmudia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 359 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mahmudia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mahmudia
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 trade52 · 17.6%
- Transport and storage52 · 17.6%
- Accommodation and food services40 · 13.5%
- Administrative and support services25 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 6.4%
- Manufacturing19 · 6.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation18 · 6.1%
- Construction15 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Water transport40 · 13.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 12.8%
- Accommodation32 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 9.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 6.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities18 · 6.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mahmudia?
Mahmudia has 2,339 residents (2026), ranking 2,045 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mahmudia?
Mahmudia covers 61.2 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Mahmudia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mahmudia went from 2,748 to 2,339, a change of −14.9%.
Where is Mahmudia?
Mahmudia is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.096, longitude 29.106.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mahmudia?
In Mahmudia, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 315.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 37 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mahmudia?
In Mahmudia, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,767 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Mahmudia?
The nearest to Mahmudia are Beștepe (7.4 km), Maliuc (9.1 km), Nufăru (14 km), Murighiol (14 km), Valea Nucarilor (18 km).