Băbana: population and statistics
Băbana has a population of 2,865 (2026) across 39.5 km², or 72.6 people per km². It ranks 1,673 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,865 residents
- 39.5 km²
- 73 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Băbana ranks No. 55 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 83.5 m² in Băbana, compared with an average of 51.5 m² in Argeș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Băbana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (55 businesses).
Băbana in numbers
Where is Băbana?
Neighbouring localities
- Cocu4.2 km · 1,981
- Poiana Lacului6.7 km · 6,143
- Bascov6.8 km · 11,267
- Moșoaia8.1 km · 8,213
- Uda9.2 km · 1,563
- Drăganu9.3 km · 1,926
- Vedea12 km · 3,162
- Merișani12 km · 4,749
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Băbana over time
Băbana had 2,899 residents in 2016 and 2,865 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,835 |
| 2022 | 2,800 |
| 2023 | 2,807 |
| 2024 | 2,836 |
| 2025 | 2,860 |
| 2026 | 2,865 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,531 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cocu, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poiana Lacului (6,143 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Băbana
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 | Băbana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băbana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.73 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 226 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.68 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 122 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,617 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,378 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 564.4 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 815 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 83.5 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 21 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.28 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 135 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băbana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 990 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băbana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 654 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.44 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băbana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băbana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.8 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,001 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Băbana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 479 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băbana | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băbana
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 trade78 · 22.2%
- Construction45 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage43 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services37 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing29 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 7.7%
- Other service activities26 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings37 · 10.5%
- Rental and leasing activities23 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering21 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities18 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băbana?
Băbana has 2,865 residents (2026), ranking 1,673 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băbana?
Băbana covers 39.5 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Băbana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băbana went from 2,899 to 2,865, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Băbana?
Băbana is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.870, longitude 24.705.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Băbana?
In Băbana, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 83.5 m² (2025), ranking 21 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Băbana?
In Băbana, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 7 m³ (2025), ranking 990 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Băbana?
The nearest to Băbana are Cocu (4.2 km), Poiana Lacului (6.7 km), Bascov (6.8 km), Moșoaia (8.1 km), Uda (9.2 km).