Slobozia (Argeș County): population and statistics
Slobozia has a population of 4,137 (2026) across 60.3 km², or 68.6 people per km². It ranks 1,022 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,137 residents
- 60.3 km²
- 69 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Slobozia ranks No. 33 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 63.3 ‰ in Slobozia, compared with an average of 58.7 ‰ in Argeș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.2 ‰ in Slobozia, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Argeș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Slobozia: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (124 businesses).
Slobozia in numbers
Where is Slobozia?
Population of Slobozia over time
Slobozia had 4,775 residents in 2016 and 4,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,474 |
| 2022 | 4,373 |
| 2023 | 4,311 |
| 2024 | 4,265 |
| 2025 | 4,196 |
| 2026 | 4,137 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,451 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ștefan cel Mare, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Corbii Mari (8,149 residents), 25 km away.
All indicators for Slobozia
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 | Slobozia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Slobozia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.25 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,463 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,748 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,199 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.5 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Slobozia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.3 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 244 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.08 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 263 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Slobozia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Slobozia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.2 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,578 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.21 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,508 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Slobozia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 508 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Slobozia | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Slobozia
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 trade141 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage137 · 22.2%
- Administrative and support services76 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing43 · 7.0%
- Construction37 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 4.9%
- Real estate28 · 4.5%
- Other service activities28 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines124 · 20.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)107 · 17.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)93 · 15.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities88 · 14.3%
- Rental and leasing activities53 · 8.6%
- Postal and courier activities45 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings30 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities28 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slobozia?
Slobozia has 4,137 residents (2026), ranking 1,022 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Slobozia?
Slobozia covers 60.3 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Slobozia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Slobozia went from 4,775 to 4,137, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Slobozia?
Slobozia is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.501, longitude 25.191.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slobozia?
In Slobozia, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 63.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 244 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slobozia?
In Slobozia, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,903 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Slobozia?
The nearest to Slobozia are Ștefan cel Mare (6.6 km), Popești (7.3 km), Mozăceni (7.9 km), Izvoru (9.2 km), Șelaru (11 km).