Izvoru: population and statistics
Izvoru has a population of 2,015 (2026) across 50.0 km², or 40.3 people per km². It ranks 2,321 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,015 residents
- 50.0 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Izvoru ranks No. 75 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 68.5 m³ in Izvoru, compared with an average of 42.3 m³ in Argeș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.99 ‰ in Izvoru, compared with an average of 2.65 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Izvoru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Izvoru in numbers
Where is Izvoru?
Neighbouring localities
- Recea3.8 km · 2,346
- Popești6.6 km · 1,647
- Râca8.3 km · 870
- Slobozia9.2 km · 4,137
- Negrași11 km · 1,661
- Mozăceni11 km · 1,712
- Ungheni11 km · 2,259
- Căldăraru12 km · 1,904
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Izvoru over time
Izvoru had 2,199 residents in 2016 and 2,015 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,104 |
| 2022 | 2,081 |
| 2023 | 2,071 |
| 2024 | 2,049 |
| 2025 | 2,027 |
| 2026 | 2,015 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,008 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Recea, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia (4,137 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Izvoru
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 | Izvoru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Izvoru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.45 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,651 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.49 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,237 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,132 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,203 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561.8 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 834 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,800 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.99 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 652 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Izvoru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.37 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 169 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 212 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 622 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Izvoru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.3 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.48 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Izvoru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 413 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Izvoru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 68.5 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 196 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.16 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 629 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Izvoru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.99 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 248 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Izvoru | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Izvoru
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 trade28 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage21 · 16.2%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 11.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.9%
- Real estate9 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing7 · 5.4%
- Administrative and support services7 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 13.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 10.8%
- Real estate activities9 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 3.8%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 3.8%
- Construction of buildings4 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Izvoru?
Izvoru has 2,015 residents (2026), ranking 2,321 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Izvoru?
Izvoru covers 50.0 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Izvoru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Izvoru went from 2,199 to 2,015, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Izvoru?
Izvoru is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.508, longitude 25.075.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Izvoru?
In Izvoru, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 68.5 m³ (2025), ranking 196 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Izvoru?
In Izvoru, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.99 ‰ (2024), ranking 248 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Izvoru?
The nearest to Izvoru are Recea (3.8 km), Popești (6.6 km), Râca (8.3 km), Slobozia (9.2 km), Negrași (11 km).