Nalbant: population and statistics
Nalbant has a population of 2,689 (2026) across 128.3 km², or 21.0 people per km². It ranks 1,788 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,689 residents
- 128.3 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Nalbant ranks No. 23 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.9 m² in Nalbant, compared with an average of 49.3 m² in Tulcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.9 ‰ in Nalbant, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Tulcea County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Nalbant: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Nalbant in numbers
Where is Nalbant?
Population of Nalbant over time
Nalbant had 2,850 residents in 2016 and 2,689 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,765 |
| 2022 | 2,734 |
| 2023 | 2,703 |
| 2024 | 2,681 |
| 2025 | 2,694 |
| 2026 | 2,689 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,976 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mihai Bravu, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Babadag (10,014 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Nalbant
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 | Nalbant | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 426 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,788 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nalbant | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.41 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 836 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,316 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,845 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.4 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,529 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.9 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,025 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nalbant | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.4 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,840 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.23 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nalbant | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nalbant | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.9 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,117 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Nalbant | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Nalbant | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nalbant
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 trade44 · 23.5%
- Transport and storage23 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing20 · 10.7%
- Construction19 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services15 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 4.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 15.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 9.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings15 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.8%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply7 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nalbant?
Nalbant has 2,689 residents (2026), ranking 1,788 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nalbant?
Nalbant covers 128.3 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Nalbant growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nalbant went from 2,850 to 2,689, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Nalbant?
Nalbant is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.994, longitude 28.593.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Nalbant?
In Nalbant, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.9 m² (2025), ranking 3,025 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nalbant?
In Nalbant, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,788 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Nalbant?
The nearest to Nalbant are Mihai Bravu (6.2 km), Izvoarele (8.5 km), Slava Cercheză (10 km), Mihail Kogălniceanu (11 km), Ciucurova (12 km).