Albești (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Albești has a population of 1,096 (2026) across 59.0 km², or 18.6 people per km². It ranks 2,992 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,096 residents
- 59.0 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Albești ranks No. 60 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.27 km in Albești, compared with an average of 6.39 km in Ialomița County and 4.84 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.5 ‰ in Albești, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Ialomița County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Albești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Albești in numbers
Where is Albești?
Population of Albești over time
Albești had 1,282 residents in 2016 and 1,096 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,174 |
| 2022 | 1,163 |
| 2023 | 1,144 |
| 2024 | 1,127 |
| 2025 | 1,111 |
| 2026 | 1,096 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,262 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Andrășești (2,032 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Albești
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 | Albești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 60 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.27 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 68 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 698 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,932 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 636.9 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 455 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.0 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,720 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.7 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.74 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,077 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 588 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Albești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.3 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,248 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Albești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 589 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 205 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Albești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Albești
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 trade17 · 29.3%
- Transport and storage9 · 15.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 13.8%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 12.1%
- Construction4 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.9%
- Other service activities4 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing3 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 24.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 13.8%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 10.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings3 · 5.2%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albești?
Albești has 1,096 residents (2026), ranking 2,992 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Albești?
Albești covers 59.0 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Albești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albești went from 1,282 to 1,096, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Albești?
Albești is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.521, longitude 27.119.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albești?
In Albești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.27 km (2025), ranking 68 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albești?
In Albești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 60 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Albești?
The nearest to Albești are Andrășești (5.2 km), Buești (5.3 km), Ciochina (8.1 km), Dragoș Vodă (10 km), Perieți (11 km).