Stejaru (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Stejaru has a population of 1,386 (2026) across 46.9 km², or 29.6 people per km². It ranks 2,820 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,386 residents
- 46.9 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Stejaru ranks No. 39 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 33.2 ‰ in Stejaru, compared with an average of 20.0 ‰ in Tulcea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 102.5 m³ in Stejaru, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Stejaru: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Stejaru in numbers
Where is Stejaru?
Population of Stejaru over time
Stejaru had 1,583 residents in 2016 and 1,386 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,519 |
| 2022 | 1,494 |
| 2023 | 1,477 |
| 2024 | 1,437 |
| 2025 | 1,407 |
| 2026 | 1,386 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,563 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Beidaud, 12.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia (4,387 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Stejaru
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 | Stejaru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.2 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 40 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stejaru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.63 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 141 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 764 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,847 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551.2 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 909 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.2 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 695 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stejaru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.7 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 319 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.72 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,763 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stejaru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 278 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stejaru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 102.5 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 64 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.61 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 141 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Stejaru | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stejaru
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 trade49 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage31 · 14.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 13.6%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.5%
- Construction15 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services14 · 6.6%
- Real estate11 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 16.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 12.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services24 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 8.9%
- Real estate activities11 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stejaru?
Stejaru has 1,386 residents (2026), ranking 2,820 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stejaru?
Stejaru covers 46.9 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Stejaru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stejaru went from 1,583 to 1,386, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Stejaru?
Stejaru is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.788, longitude 28.534.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stejaru?
In Stejaru, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 40 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Stejaru?
In Stejaru, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 102.5 m³ (2025), ranking 64 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Stejaru?
The nearest to Stejaru are Beidaud (12 km), Slava Cercheză (13 km), Baia (13 km), Casimcea (14 km), Ciucurova (15 km).