Topolog: population and statistics
Topolog has a population of 4,223 (2026) across 184.8 km², or 22.9 people per km². It ranks 987 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,223 residents
- 184.8 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Topolog ranks No. 11 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Topolog, compared with an average of 1.05 ‰ in Tulcea County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 67.7 m³ in Topolog, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Topolog: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Topolog in numbers
Where is Topolog?
Population of Topolog over time
Topolog had 4,695 residents in 2016 and 4,223 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,451 |
| 2022 | 4,375 |
| 2023 | 4,346 |
| 2024 | 4,292 |
| 2025 | 4,251 |
| 2026 | 4,223 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,877 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dorobanțu, 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Topolog
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 | Topolog | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Topolog | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.15 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 616 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,933 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,027 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 457.7 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.7 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Topolog | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.1 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,962 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.89 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Topolog | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 419 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Topolog | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 739 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 961 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Topolog | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 67.7 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 198 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.26 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 794 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Topolog | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Topolog | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 171 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 216 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Topolog
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 trade59 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage42 · 16.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing26 · 10.1%
- Construction24 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 12.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings16 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 3.9%
- Civil engineering10 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Topolog?
Topolog has 4,223 residents (2026), ranking 987 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Topolog?
Topolog covers 184.8 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Topolog growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Topolog went from 4,695 to 4,223, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Topolog?
Topolog is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.885, longitude 28.360.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Topolog?
In Topolog, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,383 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Topolog?
In Topolog, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 67.7 m³ (2025), ranking 198 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Topolog?
The nearest to Topolog are Dorobanțu (8.5 km), Ciucurova (10.0 km), Casimcea (13 km), Slava Cercheză (16 km), Ostrov (16 km).