Sarichioi: population and statistics
Sarichioi has a population of 6,200 (2026) across 285.3 km², or 21.7 people per km². It ranks 527 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,200 residents
- 285.3 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Sarichioi ranks No. 4 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.9 ‰ in Sarichioi, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Tulcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Sarichioi, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Tulcea County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Sarichioi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (99 businesses).
Sarichioi in numbers
Where is Sarichioi?
Population of Sarichioi over time
Sarichioi had 6,853 residents in 2016 and 6,200 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,558 |
| 2022 | 6,468 |
| 2023 | 6,393 |
| 2024 | 6,346 |
| 2025 | 6,257 |
| 2026 | 6,200 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 39,955 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Valea Nucarilor, 8.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Babadag (10,014 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Sarichioi
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 | Sarichioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sarichioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.71 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,146 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,211 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 398 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 517.9 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,226 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.6 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,581 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,409 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sarichioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.4 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 880 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.45 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,193 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sarichioi | 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) | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sarichioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 827 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 447 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sarichioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 54.7 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 334 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sarichioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sarichioi | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sarichioi
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 trade135 · 19.3%
- Construction76 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage76 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing71 · 10.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing68 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services57 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services50 · 7.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation44 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)99 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities66 · 9.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services61 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines52 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities51 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings45 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities42 · 6.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities36 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering35 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sarichioi?
Sarichioi has 6,200 residents (2026), ranking 527 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sarichioi?
Sarichioi covers 285.3 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Sarichioi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sarichioi went from 6,853 to 6,200, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Sarichioi?
Sarichioi is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.950, longitude 28.850.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sarichioi?
In Sarichioi, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,055 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sarichioi?
In Sarichioi, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Sarichioi?
The nearest to Sarichioi are Valea Nucarilor (8.8 km), Babadag (13 km), Mihail Kogălniceanu (14 km), Mihai Bravu (16 km), Nufăru (20 km).