Murighiol: population and statistics
Murighiol has a population of 3,235 (2026) across 814.6 km², or 4.0 people per km². It ranks 1,429 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,235 residents
- 814.6 km²
- 4 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Murighiol ranks No. 17 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 835.5 ‰ in Murighiol, compared with an average of 62.4 ‰ in Tulcea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 119.6 m³ in Murighiol, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Murighiol: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (104 businesses).
Murighiol in numbers
Where is Murighiol?
Population of Murighiol over time
Murighiol had 3,530 residents in 2016 and 3,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,425 |
| 2022 | 3,364 |
| 2023 | 3,339 |
| 2024 | 3,303 |
| 2025 | 3,268 |
| 2026 | 3,235 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 114,092 football pitches.
- Its population density is 22.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mahmudia, 14.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sarichioi (6,200 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Murighiol
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 | Murighiol | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Murighiol | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.68 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 140 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.71 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 409 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,922 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,039 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 594.1 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 644 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.6 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,369 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,445 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Murighiol | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.0 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 141 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.64 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Murighiol | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 689 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Murighiol | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 22.2 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 29 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9,058 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 32 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 835.5 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 16 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Murighiol | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 119.6 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 48 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.29 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,263 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Murighiol | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Murighiol | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Murighiol
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 storage124 · 18.8%
- Accommodation and food services113 · 17.1%
- Wholesale and retail trade84 · 12.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation62 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services60 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing52 · 7.9%
- Construction33 · 5.0%
- Manufacturing27 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Accommodation104 · 15.8%
- Water transport100 · 15.2%
- Food and beverage service activities74 · 11.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)68 · 10.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities61 · 9.3%
- Rental and leasing activities39 · 5.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services34 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 5.2%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Murighiol?
Murighiol has 3,235 residents (2026), ranking 1,429 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Murighiol?
Murighiol covers 814.6 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Murighiol growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Murighiol went from 3,530 to 3,235, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Murighiol?
Murighiol is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.971, longitude 29.151.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Murighiol?
In Murighiol, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 835.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 16 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Murighiol?
In Murighiol, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 119.6 m³ (2025), ranking 48 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Murighiol?
The nearest to Murighiol are Mahmudia (14 km), Beștepe (18 km), Valea Nucarilor (20 km), Maliuc (23 km), Sarichioi (24 km).