Ileana: population and statistics
Ileana has a population of 2,909 (2026) across 140.4 km², or 20.7 people per km². It ranks 1,646 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,909 residents
- 140.4 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Ileana ranks No. 33 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.78 ‰ in Ileana, compared with an average of 2.68 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 127 ‰ in Ileana, compared with an average of 129 ‰ in Călărași County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Ileana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Ileana in numbers
Where is Ileana?
Population of Ileana over time
Ileana had 3,234 residents in 2016 and 2,909 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,980 |
| 2022 | 2,926 |
| 2023 | 2,929 |
| 2024 | 2,900 |
| 2025 | 2,920 |
| 2026 | 2,909 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,668 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Nicolae Bălcescu, 9.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fundulea (6,440 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Ileana
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 | Ileana | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 908 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ileana | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.67 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,365 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,746 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,207 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 600.2 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 611 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.4 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ileana | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.4 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.78 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 570 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ileana | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ileana | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.2 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,052 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ileana | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ileana | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ileana
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 trade67 · 29.4%
- Transport and storage32 · 14.0%
- Construction26 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services15 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.3%
- Real estate11 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 21.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings18 · 7.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering12 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities11 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ileana?
Ileana has 2,909 residents (2026), ranking 1,646 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ileana?
Ileana covers 140.4 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Ileana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ileana went from 3,234 to 2,909, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Ileana?
Ileana is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.521, longitude 26.690.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ileana?
In Ileana, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.78 ‰ (2026), ranking 570 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ileana?
In Ileana, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 127 ‰ (2025), ranking 594 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Ileana?
The nearest to Ileana are Nicolae Bălcescu (9.2 km), Tămădău Mare (11 km), Axintele (12 km), Lehliu (12 km), Sărulești (12 km).