Ungheni (Argeș County): population and statistics
Ungheni has a population of 2,259 (2026) across 75.0 km², or 30.1 people per km². It ranks 2,103 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,259 residents
- 75.0 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Ungheni ranks No. 67 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 30.6 m² in Ungheni, compared with an average of 51.5 m² in Argeș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 11.5 m³ in Ungheni, compared with an average of 42.3 m³ in Argeș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Ungheni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Ungheni in numbers
Where is Ungheni?
Neighbouring localities
- Căldăraru6.7 km · 1,904
- Recea7.6 km · 2,346
- Buzoești9.2 km · 4,913
- Izvoru11 km · 2,015
- Hârsești12 km · 1,962
- Râca13 km · 870
- Miroși13 km · 1,965
- Stolnici14 km · 2,639
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ungheni over time
Ungheni had 2,798 residents in 2016 and 2,259 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,460 |
| 2022 | 2,378 |
| 2023 | 2,349 |
| 2024 | 2,312 |
| 2025 | 2,289 |
| 2026 | 2,259 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,499 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Căldăraru, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buzoești (4,913 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Ungheni
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 | Ungheni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 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) | 18.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ungheni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.37 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,206 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,032 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 925 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 899.5 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 61 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 30.6 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,116 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ungheni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.3 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.33 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ungheni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ungheni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.5 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,292 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ungheni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ungheni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ungheni
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 trade42 · 28.2%
- Transport and storage26 · 17.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.4%
- Construction11 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services7 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 20.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 18.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 15.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 8.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.0%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 3.4%
- Real estate activities5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ungheni?
Ungheni has 2,259 residents (2026), ranking 2,103 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ungheni?
Ungheni covers 75.0 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Ungheni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ungheni went from 2,798 to 2,259, a change of −19.3%.
Where is Ungheni?
Ungheni is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.521, longitude 24.934.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Ungheni?
In Ungheni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 30.6 m² (2025), ranking 3,116 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ungheni?
In Ungheni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 11.5 m³ (2025), ranking 2,292 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Ungheni?
The nearest to Ungheni are Căldăraru (6.7 km), Recea (7.6 km), Buzoești (9.2 km), Izvoru (11 km), Hârsești (12 km).