Bărcănești (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Bărcănești has a population of 3,469 (2026) across 112.1 km², or 30.9 people per km². It ranks 1,296 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,469 residents
- 112.1 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Bărcănești ranks No. 13 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.86 km in Bărcănești, compared with an average of 6.39 km in Ialomița County and 4.84 km nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Bărcănești, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Ialomița County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Bărcănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Bărcănești in numbers
Where is Bărcănești?
Population of Bărcănești over time
Bărcănești had 3,634 residents in 2016 and 3,469 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,510 |
| 2022 | 3,455 |
| 2023 | 3,467 |
| 2024 | 3,472 |
| 2025 | 3,487 |
| 2026 | 3,469 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,706 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Borănești, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Urziceni (15,499 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Bărcănești
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 | Bărcănești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,073 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bărcănești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,699 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.29 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,351 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,938 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,019 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 558.7 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 851 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.9 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,025 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bărcănești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.9 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.44 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bărcănești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Bărcănești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bărcănești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bărcănești
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 trade52 · 32.3%
- Transport and storage25 · 15.5%
- Manufacturing12 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services11 · 6.8%
- Construction9 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 24.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 19.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 13.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.2%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 3.7%
- Construction of buildings6 · 3.7%
- Real estate activities6 · 3.7%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bărcănești?
Bărcănești has 3,469 residents (2026), ranking 1,296 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bărcănești?
Bărcănești covers 112.1 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Bărcănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bărcănești went from 3,634 to 3,469, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Bărcănești?
Bărcănești is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.633, longitude 26.650.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărcănești?
In Bărcănești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.86 km (2025), ranking 2,699 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărcănești?
In Bărcănești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,474 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Bărcănești?
The nearest to Bărcănești are Borănești (5.4 km), Alexeni (7.4 km), Coșereni (8.7 km), Urziceni (9.4 km), Ion Roată (9.9 km).