Bârla: population and statistics
Bârla has a population of 3,797 (2026) across 103.8 km², or 36.6 people per km². It ranks 1,158 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,797 residents
- 103.8 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Bârla ranks No. 36 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.32 ‰ in Bârla, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Argeș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 765.3 ‰ in Bârla, compared with an average of 525.1 ‰ in Argeș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Bârla: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Bârla in numbers
Where is Bârla?
Neighbouring localities
- Tufeni7.3 km · 2,388
- Icoana8.4 km · 1,501
- Corbu9.1 km · 2,092
- Hârsești10 km · 1,962
- Balaci11 km · 1,324
- Căldăraru12 km · 1,904
- Miroși12 km · 1,965
- Potcoava14 km · 5,412
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bârla over time
Bârla had 4,629 residents in 2016 and 3,797 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,186 |
| 2022 | 4,066 |
| 2023 | 3,978 |
| 2024 | 3,926 |
| 2025 | 3,863 |
| 2026 | 3,797 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,534 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tufeni, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scornicești (11,139 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Bârla
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 | Bârla | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 961 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 227 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârla | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.33 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 176 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,906 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 479 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 765.3 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 153 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.1 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 947 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bârla | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.90 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 919 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 957 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârla | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.2 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,291 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.32 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârla | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bârla | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bârla | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.5 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,146 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.71 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 923 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârla | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.32 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 97 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârla | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bârla
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 trade81 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage43 · 12.7%
- Construction35 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing30 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services30 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 10.0%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 9.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings19 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities17 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârla?
Bârla has 3,797 residents (2026), ranking 1,158 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârla?
Bârla covers 103.8 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Bârla growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârla went from 4,629 to 3,797, a change of −18.0%.
Where is Bârla?
Bârla is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.425, longitude 24.799.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârla?
In Bârla, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.32 ‰ (2024), ranking 97 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârla?
In Bârla, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 765.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 153 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Bârla?
The nearest to Bârla are Tufeni (7.3 km), Icoana (8.4 km), Corbu (9.1 km), Hârsești (10 km), Balaci (11 km).