Slobozia (Giurgiu County): population and statistics
Slobozia has a population of 2,167 (2026) across 57.8 km², or 37.5 people per km². It ranks 2,200 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,167 residents
- 57.8 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Slobozia ranks No. 41 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.08 ‰ in Slobozia, compared with an average of 4.11 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 56 ‰ in Slobozia, compared with an average of 131 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Slobozia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Slobozia in numbers
Where is Slobozia?
Neighbouring localities
- Malu6.9 km · 1,889
- Giurgiu7.4 km · 59,934
- Stănești10 km · 2,492
- Vedea13 km · 2,550
- Oinacu15 km · 3,003
- Frătești16 km · 5,047
- Putineiu16 km · 2,075
- Gogoșari18 km · 1,510
All localities in Giurgiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Slobozia over time
Slobozia had 2,380 residents in 2016 and 2,167 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,264 |
| 2022 | 2,242 |
| 2023 | 2,199 |
| 2024 | 2,175 |
| 2025 | 2,178 |
| 2026 | 2,167 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,099 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Malu, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Giurgiu (59,934 residents), 7.4 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 | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Slobozia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.11 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,226 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 902 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,630 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.2 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,482 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.1 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 916 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Slobozia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.3 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.08 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 263 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Slobozia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Slobozia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.3 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 733 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.18 km | 3.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 484 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Slobozia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Slobozia | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 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 trade65 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage26 · 9.6%
- Construction25 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services25 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing19 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 7.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 4.4%
- Construction of buildings11 · 4.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slobozia?
Slobozia has 2,167 residents (2026), ranking 2,200 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Slobozia?
Slobozia covers 57.8 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Slobozia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Slobozia went from 2,380 to 2,167, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Slobozia?
Slobozia is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 43.852, longitude 25.904.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slobozia?
In Slobozia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.08 ‰ (2026), ranking 263 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 Slobozia?
In Slobozia, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 56 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,859 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Slobozia?
The nearest to Slobozia are Malu (6.9 km), Giurgiu (7.4 km), Stănești (10 km), Vedea (13 km), Oinacu (15 km).