Sfântu Gheorghe (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Sfântu Gheorghe has a population of 766 (2026) across 615.5 km², or 1.2 people per km². It ranks 3,119 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 766 residents
- 615.5 km²
- 1 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Sfântu Gheorghe ranks No. 48 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.36 ‰ in Sfântu Gheorghe, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Tulcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 143.6 m³ in Sfântu Gheorghe, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Sfântu Gheorghe: the most common activity among active businesses is Water transport (36 businesses).
Sfântu Gheorghe in numbers
Where is Sfântu Gheorghe?
Population of Sfântu Gheorghe over time
Sfântu Gheorghe had 836 residents in 2016 and 766 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 770 |
| 2022 | 779 |
| 2023 | 776 |
| 2024 | 772 |
| 2025 | 776 |
| 2026 | 766 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 86,209 football pitches.
- Its population density is 75.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Sfântu Gheorghe
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 | Sfântu Gheorghe | 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) | 15.7 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.01 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 364 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.31 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,378 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 548 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,091 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 715.4 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 238 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.9 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 961 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.8 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 93 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.36 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 14 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 35.4 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 19 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11,862 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 23 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 893.0 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 11 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 143.6 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 29 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.45 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 32 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | 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) | 13.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 44 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sfântu Gheorghe
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
- Accommodation and food services43 · 17.3%
- Transport and storage41 · 16.5%
- Administrative and support services39 · 15.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation27 · 10.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade22 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 5.6%
- Real estate14 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Water transport36 · 14.5%
- Accommodation30 · 12.1%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 12.1%
- Rental and leasing activities28 · 11.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities25 · 10.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities14 · 5.6%
- Fishing and aquaculture13 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sfântu Gheorghe has 766 residents (2026), ranking 3,119 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sfântu Gheorghe covers 615.5 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Sfântu Gheorghe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sfântu Gheorghe went from 836 to 766, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sfântu Gheorghe is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.885, longitude 29.457.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sfântu Gheorghe?
In Sfântu Gheorghe, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.36 ‰ (2026), ranking 14 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Sfântu Gheorghe?
In Sfântu Gheorghe, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 143.6 m³ (2025), ranking 29 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Sfântu Gheorghe?
The nearest to Sfântu Gheorghe are Murighiol (26 km), Crișan (34 km), Sulina (34 km), Mahmudia (36 km), Beștepe (43 km).