Niculițel: population and statistics
Niculițel has a population of 4,276 (2026) across 88.1 km², or 48.5 people per km². It ranks 963 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,276 residents
- 88.1 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Niculițel ranks No. 10 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Niculițel, compared with an average of 0.73 ‰ in Tulcea County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 47.9 m³ in Niculițel, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Niculițel: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Niculițel in numbers
Where is Niculițel?
Population of Niculițel over time
Niculițel had 4,854 residents in 2016 and 4,276 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,541 |
| 2022 | 4,454 |
| 2023 | 4,362 |
| 2024 | 4,350 |
| 2025 | 4,319 |
| 2026 | 4,276 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,345 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Valea Teilor, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulcea (77,647 residents), 26 km away.
All indicators for Niculițel
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 | Niculițel | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niculițel | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.67 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,594 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,019 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 941 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 472.2 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,743 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.9 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,335 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niculițel | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,105 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.40 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,235 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niculițel | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,210 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Niculițel | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.7 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 375 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Niculițel | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.9 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 447 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.84 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 890 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Niculițel | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Niculițel | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Niculițel
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 trade54 · 20.4%
- Transport and storage32 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing29 · 10.9%
- Construction24 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services19 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 14.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings16 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering11 · 4.2%
- Accommodation10 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niculițel?
Niculițel has 4,276 residents (2026), ranking 963 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Niculițel?
Niculițel covers 88.1 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Niculițel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Niculițel went from 4,854 to 4,276, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Niculițel?
Niculițel is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.177, longitude 28.477.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Niculițel?
In Niculițel, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 1,902 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Niculițel?
In Niculițel, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 47.9 m³ (2025), ranking 447 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Niculițel?
The nearest to Niculițel are Valea Teilor (5.5 km), Hamcearca (9.1 km), Isaccea (10 km), Frecăței (14 km), Somova (14 km).