Balaciu: population and statistics
Balaciu has a population of 1,327 (2026) across 89.3 km², or 14.9 people per km². It ranks 2,855 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,327 residents
- 89.3 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Balaciu ranks No. 57 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.4 ‰ in Balaciu, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Ialomița County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.40 km in Balaciu, compared with an average of 6.39 km in Ialomița County and 4.84 km nationally.
Balaciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (12 businesses).
Balaciu in numbers
Where is Balaciu?
Population of Balaciu over time
Balaciu had 1,631 residents in 2016 and 1,327 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,448 |
| 2022 | 1,408 |
| 2023 | 1,375 |
| 2024 | 1,365 |
| 2025 | 1,346 |
| 2026 | 1,327 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,501 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Balaciu
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 | Balaciu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 5 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Balaciu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.40 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 29 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,901 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 995 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,442 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 749.8 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 174 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.1 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 849 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Balaciu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.6 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Balaciu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Balaciu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 90.4 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 96 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Balaciu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Balaciu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Balaciu
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 · 21.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 15.0%
- Transport and storage12 · 15.0%
- Construction10 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services8 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 15.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 10.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings6 · 7.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balaciu?
Balaciu has 1,327 residents (2026), ranking 2,855 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Balaciu?
Balaciu covers 89.3 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Balaciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Balaciu went from 1,631 to 1,327, a change of −18.6%.
Where is Balaciu?
Balaciu is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.617, longitude 26.883.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balaciu?
In Balaciu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 5 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balaciu?
In Balaciu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.40 km (2025), ranking 29 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Balaciu?
The nearest to Balaciu are Sfântu Gheorghe (3.9 km), Sărățeni (7.0 km), Sălcioara (8.1 km), Munteni-Buzău (8.1 km), Axintele (8.1 km).