Băneasa (Giurgiu County): population and statistics
Băneasa has a population of 4,413 (2026) across 112.5 km², or 39.2 people per km². It ranks 920 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,413 residents
- 112.5 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Băneasa ranks No. 18 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Băneasa, compared with an average of 2.51 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.13 ‰ in Băneasa, compared with an average of 0.70 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Băneasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Băneasa in numbers
Where is Băneasa?
Population of Băneasa over time
Băneasa had 4,976 residents in 2016 and 4,413 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,644 |
| 2022 | 4,539 |
| 2023 | 4,480 |
| 2024 | 4,459 |
| 2025 | 4,460 |
| 2026 | 4,413 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,758 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gostinu, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Giurgiu (59,934 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Băneasa
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 | Băneasa | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băneasa | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.23 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,415 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 665 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547.2 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 939 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.9 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,123 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băneasa | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.4 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,748 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.13 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,447 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băneasa | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Băneasa | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.13 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băneasa | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băneasa
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 trade69 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage43 · 15.3%
- Manufacturing33 · 11.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services27 · 9.6%
- Construction25 · 8.9%
- Other service activities14 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 10.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles14 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 4.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities12 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băneasa?
Băneasa has 4,413 residents (2026), ranking 920 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băneasa?
Băneasa covers 112.5 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Băneasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băneasa went from 4,976 to 4,413, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Băneasa?
Băneasa is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.051, longitude 26.083.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băneasa?
In Băneasa, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,391 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băneasa?
In Băneasa, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.13 ‰ (2024), ranking 167 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Băneasa?
The nearest to Băneasa are Gostinu (6.6 km), Mihai Bravu (7.6 km), Daia (8.6 km), Oinacu (12 km), Frătești (14 km).