Sulina: population and statistics
Sulina has a population of 3,425 (2026) across 328.3 km², or 10.4 people per km². It ranks 1,323 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,425 residents
- 328.3 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Sulina ranks No. 14 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 240.9 ‰ in Sulina, compared with an average of 62.4 ‰ in Tulcea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.5 ‰ in Sulina, compared with an average of 5.4 ‰ in Tulcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Sulina: the most common activity among active businesses is Water transport (69 businesses).
Sulina in numbers
Where is Sulina?
Population of Sulina over time
Sulina had 4,104 residents in 2016 and 3,425 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,762 |
| 2022 | 3,689 |
| 2023 | 3,630 |
| 2024 | 3,546 |
| 2025 | 3,467 |
| 2026 | 3,425 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 45,986 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is C.A. Rosetti, 16.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulcea (77,647 residents), 67 km away.
All indicators for Sulina
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 | Sulina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sulina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.98 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,521 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,078 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 881 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 606.7 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.0 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,792 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sulina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.1 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 520 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.63 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sulina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 142 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 639 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 | Sulina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.0 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 120 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,455 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 161 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 240.9 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 52 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sulina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 60.7 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 254 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.93 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 239 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sulina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.46 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 326 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sulina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sulina
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
- Transport and storage84 · 21.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade72 · 18.0%
- Accommodation and food services68 · 17.0%
- Administrative and support services31 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing29 · 7.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation29 · 7.2%
- Information and communication13 · 3.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Water transport69 · 17.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 16.0%
- Accommodation47 · 11.8%
- Food and beverage service activities44 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 7.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities27 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 5.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products15 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sulina?
Sulina has 3,425 residents (2026), ranking 1,323 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sulina?
Sulina covers 328.3 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Sulina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sulina went from 4,104 to 3,425, a change of −16.5%.
Where is Sulina?
Sulina is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.159, longitude 29.653.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sulina?
In Sulina, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 240.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 52 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sulina?
In Sulina, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,970 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Sulina?
The nearest to Sulina are C.A. Rosetti (17 km), Crișan (24 km), Sfântu Gheorghe (34 km), Chilia Veche (35 km), Mahmudia (43 km).