Nufăru: population and statistics
Nufăru has a population of 2,758 (2026) across 65.1 km², or 42.4 people per km². It ranks 1,750 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,758 residents
- 65.1 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Nufăru ranks No. 21 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 52 ‰ in Nufăru, compared with an average of 120 ‰ in Tulcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.5 ‰ in Nufăru, compared with an average of 14.9 ‰ in Tulcea County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Nufăru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Nufăru in numbers
Where is Nufăru?
Population of Nufăru over time
Nufăru had 2,681 residents in 2016 and 2,758 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,763 |
| 2022 | 2,746 |
| 2023 | 2,731 |
| 2024 | 2,775 |
| 2025 | 2,765 |
| 2026 | 2,758 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,118 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Beștepe, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulcea (77,647 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Nufăru
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 | Nufăru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.5 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 216 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nufăru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.88 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 764 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.63 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 427 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,454 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,608 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.2 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,132 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.9 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nufăru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.7 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 502 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.90 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nufăru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 825 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nufăru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 482 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 379 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81.9 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 139 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nufăru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 65.3 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 223 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.87 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 314 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Nufăru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Nufăru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nufăru
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 trade66 · 18.1%
- Transport and storage46 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing45 · 12.4%
- Administrative and support services37 · 10.2%
- Construction29 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 7.4%
- Water transport25 · 6.9%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings20 · 5.5%
- Accommodation19 · 5.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nufăru?
Nufăru has 2,758 residents (2026), ranking 1,750 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nufăru?
Nufăru covers 65.1 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Nufăru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nufăru went from 2,681 to 2,758, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Nufăru?
Nufăru is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.123, longitude 28.935.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nufăru?
In Nufăru, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 52 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,930 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nufăru?
In Nufăru, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 216 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Nufăru?
The nearest to Nufăru are Beștepe (6.5 km), Valea Nucarilor (12 km), Tulcea (12 km), Maliuc (13 km), Mahmudia (14 km).