Amara: population and statistics
Amara has a population of 7,916 (2026) across 69.3 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 374 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,916 residents
- 69.3 km²
- 114 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Amara ranks No. 6 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Amara, compared with an average of 3.3 per 10,000 inh. in Ialomița County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 15.7 nights in Amara, compared with an average of 1.3 nights in Ialomița County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Amara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (116 businesses).
Amara in numbers
Where is Amara?
Population of Amara over time
Amara had 8,006 residents in 2016 and 7,916 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,855 |
| 2022 | 7,860 |
| 2023 | 7,884 |
| 2024 | 7,894 |
| 2025 | 7,895 |
| 2026 | 7,916 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,706 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia (47,366 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Amara
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 | Amara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 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) | 12.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.27 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,984 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,310 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,573 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 344 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 451.4 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.1 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 906 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.74 km | 2.92 km | 6.17 km | ranked 656 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 277 m³ | 6,378 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 490 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.9 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.40 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Amara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 15.7 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 39 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,451 ‰ | 359 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 92 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 242.9 ‰ | 19.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 50 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Amara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.2 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 932 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.55 km | 3.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 740 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Amara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 417 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Amara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Amara
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 trade160 · 23.5%
- Transport and storage70 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical61 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing60 · 8.8%
- Construction59 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services57 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services42 · 6.2%
- Information and communication29 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)116 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)88 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines58 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities40 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings34 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities31 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities29 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amara?
Amara has 7,916 residents (2026), ranking 374 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Amara?
Amara covers 69.3 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Amara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Amara went from 8,006 to 7,916, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Amara?
Amara is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.620, longitude 27.320.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Amara?
In Amara, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Amara?
In Amara, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 15.7 nights (2025), ranking 39 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Amara?
The nearest to Amara are Slobozia (7.2 km), Perieți (8.7 km), Gheorghe Lazăr (9.6 km), Ciulnița (9.9 km), Gheorghe Doja (11 km).