Valea Nucarilor: population and statistics
Valea Nucarilor has a population of 3,183 (2026) across 149.9 km², or 21.2 people per km². It ranks 1,457 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,183 residents
- 149.9 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Valea Nucarilor ranks No. 18 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 90.5 m³ in Valea Nucarilor, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.48 km in Valea Nucarilor, compared with an average of 7.73 km in Tulcea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Valea Nucarilor: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Valea Nucarilor in numbers
Where is Valea Nucarilor?
Population of Valea Nucarilor over time
Valea Nucarilor had 3,521 residents in 2016 and 3,183 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,391 |
| 2022 | 3,303 |
| 2023 | 3,258 |
| 2024 | 3,244 |
| 2025 | 3,201 |
| 2026 | 3,183 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,997 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sarichioi (6,200 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Valea Nucarilor
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 | Valea Nucarilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.4 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Nucarilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.48 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 174 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,695 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,827 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,113 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 574.0 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 751 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.7 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Nucarilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,112 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.26 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,350 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Nucarilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Nucarilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 264 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 553 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.7 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 321 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Nucarilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 90.5 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 94 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Nucarilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Nucarilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Nucarilor
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 trade54 · 20.1%
- Transport and storage30 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services24 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing22 · 8.2%
- Information and communication17 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 10.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 5.6%
- Information service activities14 · 5.2%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 4.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Nucarilor?
Valea Nucarilor has 3,183 residents (2026), ranking 1,457 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Nucarilor?
Valea Nucarilor covers 149.9 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Nucarilor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Nucarilor went from 3,521 to 3,183, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Valea Nucarilor?
Valea Nucarilor is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.020, longitude 28.904.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Valea Nucarilor?
In Valea Nucarilor, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 90.5 m³ (2025), ranking 94 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Nucarilor?
In Valea Nucarilor, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.48 km (2025), ranking 174 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Valea Nucarilor?
The nearest to Valea Nucarilor are Sarichioi (8.8 km), Nufăru (12 km), Beștepe (12 km), Mihail Kogălniceanu (15 km), Mahmudia (18 km).