Maliuc: population and statistics
Maliuc has a population of 791 (2026) across 259.7 km², or 3.0 people per km². It ranks 3,114 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 791 residents
- 259.7 km²
- 3 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Maliuc ranks No. 47 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 12.6 in Maliuc, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Tulcea County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.6 ‰ in Maliuc, compared with an average of 20.0 ‰ in Tulcea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Maliuc: the most common activity among active businesses is Water transport (22 businesses).
Maliuc in numbers
Where is Maliuc?
Population of Maliuc over time
Maliuc had 952 residents in 2016 and 791 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 866 |
| 2022 | 849 |
| 2023 | 833 |
| 2024 | 822 |
| 2025 | 808 |
| 2026 | 791 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,377 football pitches.
- Its population density is 30.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Maliuc
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 | Maliuc | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 871 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.6 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 52 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 406 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maliuc | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.18 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 287 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.79 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 392 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 686 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,944 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 867.3 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 76 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.2 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.59 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 99 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maliuc | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.1 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 160 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.32 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 138 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maliuc | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Maliuc | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 13.6 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 44 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,871 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 46 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 546.1 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 23 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Maliuc | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.5 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 656 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.65 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,184 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Maliuc | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 50 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Maliuc
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
- Transport and storage27 · 16.1%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 15.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade24 · 14.3%
- Administrative and support services20 · 11.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 9.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Water transport22 · 13.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 11.9%
- Accommodation20 · 11.9%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 8.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities15 · 8.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities12 · 7.1%
- Travel agencies, tour operators and reservation services11 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maliuc?
Maliuc has 791 residents (2026), ranking 3,114 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Maliuc?
Maliuc covers 259.7 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Maliuc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maliuc went from 952 to 791, a change of −16.9%.
Where is Maliuc?
Maliuc is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.175, longitude 29.077.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maliuc?
In Maliuc, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 50 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maliuc?
In Maliuc, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 52 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Maliuc?
The nearest to Maliuc are Mahmudia (9.1 km), Beștepe (9.6 km), Nufăru (13 km), Pardina (14 km), Tulcea (21 km).