Băleni (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Băleni has a population of 8,574 (2026) across 57.3 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 329 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,574 residents
- 57.3 km²
- 150 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Băleni ranks No. 10 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 298.9 ‰ in Băleni, compared with an average of 453.0 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Băleni, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Dâmbovița County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Băleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (101 businesses).
Băleni in numbers
Where is Băleni?
Population of Băleni over time
Băleni had 8,787 residents in 2016 and 8,574 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,717 |
| 2022 | 8,664 |
| 2023 | 8,624 |
| 2024 | 8,618 |
| 2025 | 8,580 |
| 2026 | 8,574 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,028 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bucșani, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moreni (18,026 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Băleni
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 | Băleni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băleni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,563 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 607 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 298.9 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.7 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 392 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.82 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băleni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.28 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 708 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 343 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 351 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băleni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.3 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,126 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.03 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 912 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băleni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 201 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Băleni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băleni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băleni
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 trade127 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage64 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing60 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services57 · 10.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical44 · 8.0%
- Construction42 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)101 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)83 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines56 · 10.2%
- Office administration and business support activities43 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities41 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities38 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services32 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings29 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities24 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băleni?
Băleni has 8,574 residents (2026), ranking 329 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băleni?
Băleni covers 57.3 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of Băleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băleni went from 8,787 to 8,574, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Băleni?
Băleni is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.819, longitude 25.651.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băleni?
In Băleni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 298.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băleni?
In Băleni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Băleni?
The nearest to Băleni are Bucșani (5.3 km), Dobra (5.5 km), Cornățelu (7.8 km), Nucet (8.2 km), Comișani (8.9 km).