Văcăreni: population and statistics
Văcăreni has a population of 2,050 (2026) across 50.6 km², or 40.5 people per km². It ranks 2,296 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,050 residents
- 50.6 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Văcăreni ranks No. 30 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Văcăreni, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Tulcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Văcăreni, compared with an average of 2.2% in Tulcea County and 2.0% nationally.
Văcăreni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Văcăreni in numbers
Where is Văcăreni?
Neighbouring localities
- Jijila8.5 km · 5,049
- Luncavița9.3 km · 4,046
- Grindu11 km · 1,216
- Smârdan11 km · 1,081
- Măcin11 km · 9,538
- I.C. Brătianu13 km · 1,056
- Carcaliu15 km · 2,608
- Greci17 km · 4,726
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Văcăreni over time
Văcăreni had 2,220 residents in 2016 and 2,050 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,139 |
| 2022 | 2,118 |
| 2023 | 2,084 |
| 2024 | 2,078 |
| 2025 | 2,060 |
| 2026 | 2,050 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,084 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jijila (5,049 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Văcăreni
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 | Văcăreni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Văcăreni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.80 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,821 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 912 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,602 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 444.9 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,076 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.3 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,030 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Văcăreni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.0 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,426 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.49 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,918 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Văcăreni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Văcăreni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 48.3 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 435 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Văcăreni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Văcăreni | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Văcăreni
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 trade29 · 28.4%
- Transport and storage14 · 13.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 11.8%
- Construction10 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing9 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.9%
- Other service activities5 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 21.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 19.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 3.9%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Văcăreni?
Văcăreni has 2,050 residents (2026), ranking 2,296 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Văcăreni?
Văcăreni covers 50.6 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Văcăreni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Văcăreni went from 2,220 to 2,050, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Văcăreni?
Văcăreni is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.319, longitude 28.215.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Văcăreni?
In Văcăreni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Văcăreni?
In Văcăreni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Văcăreni?
The nearest to Văcăreni are Jijila (8.5 km), Luncavița (9.3 km), Grindu (11 km), Smârdan (11 km), Măcin (11 km).