Bărbulești: population and statistics
Bărbulești has a population of 9,215 (2026) across 14.6 km², or 631 people per km². It ranks 299 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +30.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,215 residents
- 14.6 km²
- 631 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Bărbulești ranks No. 5 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.1 ‰ in Bărbulești, compared with an average of 15.5 ‰ in Ialomița County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 179.3 ‰ in Bărbulești, compared with an average of 448.9 ‰ in Ialomița County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Bărbulești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Bărbulești in numbers
Where is Bărbulești?
Population of Bărbulești over time
Bărbulești had 7,061 residents in 2016 and 9,215 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,095 |
| 2022 | 8,415 |
| 2023 | 8,698 |
| 2024 | 8,973 |
| 2025 | 9,104 |
| 2026 | 9,215 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,046 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times the national average.
All indicators for Bărbulești
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 | Bărbulești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,147 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,049 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 45 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,163 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bărbulești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,652 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,324 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 179.3 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,160 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.2 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,200 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bărbulești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.8 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,109 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.22 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,000 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bărbulești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 7 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,158 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Bărbulești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bărbulești
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 trade41 · 45.6%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage8 · 8.9%
- Real estate7 · 7.8%
- Other service activities6 · 6.7%
- Construction5 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 5.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 35.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 26.7%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 10.0%
- Real estate activities7 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 6.7%
- Other personal service activities6 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.6%
- Creative, arts and entertainment activities5 · 5.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 5.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bărbulești?
Bărbulești has 9,215 residents (2026), ranking 299 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bărbulești?
Bărbulești covers 14.6 km², with a density of 631 people per km².
Is the population of Bărbulești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bărbulești went from 7,061 to 9,215, a change of +30.5%.
Where is Bărbulești?
Bărbulești is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.726, longitude 26.575.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărbulești?
In Bărbulești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,147 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărbulești?
In Bărbulești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 179.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,160 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Bărbulești?
The nearest to Bărbulești are Moldoveni (5.3 km), Urziceni (5.6 km), Coșereni (6.8 km), Borănești (6.9 km), Armășești (7.6 km).