Smârdan (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Smârdan has a population of 1,081 (2026) across 91.0 km², or 11.9 people per km². It ranks 3,002 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,081 residents
- 91.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Smârdan ranks No. 44 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.6 ‰ in Smârdan, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Tulcea County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Smârdan: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Smârdan in numbers
Where is Smârdan?
Population of Smârdan over time
Smârdan had 1,153 residents in 2016 and 1,081 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,094 |
| 2022 | 1,076 |
| 2023 | 1,074 |
| 2024 | 1,074 |
| 2025 | 1,062 |
| 2026 | 1,081 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,739 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is I.C. Brătianu, 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Smârdan
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 | Smârdan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.5 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 194 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,123 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Smârdan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.71 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 951 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.78 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 623 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 415 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,156 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 383.9 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,812 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.1 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.85 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 700 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Smârdan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.8 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,712 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.78 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,056 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Smârdan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 163 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Smârdan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 347 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Smârdan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 50.0 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 411 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Smârdan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 563 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Smârdan | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Smârdan
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 trade17 · 18.3%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 10.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing5 · 5.4%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management4 · 4.3%
- Construction4 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 10.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 9.7%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.5%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 4.3%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery3 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Smârdan?
Smârdan has 1,081 residents (2026), ranking 3,002 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Smârdan?
Smârdan covers 91.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Smârdan growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Smârdan went from 1,153 to 1,081, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Smârdan?
Smârdan is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.315, longitude 28.078.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Smârdan?
In Smârdan, “Existing dwellings” stands at 415 (2025), ranking 3,156 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Smârdan?
In Smârdan, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,123 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Smârdan?
The nearest to Smârdan are I.C. Brătianu (6.8 km), Măcin (8.5 km), Jijila (8.8 km), Văcăreni (11 km), Brăila (11 km).