Armășești: population and statistics
Armășești has a population of 1,937 (2026) across 47.4 km², or 40.9 people per km². It ranks 2,379 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,937 residents
- 47.4 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Armășești ranks No. 43 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.7 m² in Armășești, compared with an average of 45.9 m² in Ialomița County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.16 ‰ in Armășești, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Ialomița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Armășești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (24 businesses).
Armășești in numbers
Where is Armășești?
Population of Armășești over time
Armășești had 2,329 residents in 2016 and 1,937 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,078 |
| 2022 | 2,051 |
| 2023 | 2,014 |
| 2024 | 1,993 |
| 2025 | 1,959 |
| 2026 | 1,937 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,640 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jilavele (3,015 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Armășești
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 | Armășești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Armășești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.03 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,091 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,272 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 563.2 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 825 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.7 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,032 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.07 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 613 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Armășești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,486 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.16 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Armășești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Armășești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Armășești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Armășești
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 trade31 · 25.4%
- Transport and storage28 · 23.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 10.7%
- Construction9 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.6%
- Information and communication6 · 4.9%
- Administrative and support services6 · 4.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 17.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 16.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities4 · 3.3%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 3.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 2.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Armășești?
Armășești has 1,937 residents (2026), ranking 2,379 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Armășești?
Armășești covers 47.4 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Armășești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Armășești went from 2,329 to 1,937, a change of −16.8%.
Where is Armășești?
Armășești is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.792, longitude 26.598.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Armășești?
In Armășești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.7 m² (2025), ranking 3,032 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Armășești?
In Armășești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.16 ‰ (2026), ranking 251 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Armășești?
The nearest to Armășești are Jilavele (5.3 km), Ciocârlia (6.1 km), Bărbulești (7.6 km), Urziceni (9.0 km), Sălciile (9.0 km).