Ciulnița: population and statistics
Ciulnița has a population of 2,427 (2026) across 66.2 km², or 36.7 people per km². It ranks 1,968 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,427 residents
- 66.2 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Ciulnița ranks No. 30 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 41.2 ‰ in Ciulnița, compared with an average of 15.5 ‰ in Ialomița County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Ciulnița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Ciulnița in numbers
Where is Ciulnița?
Population of Ciulnița over time
Ciulnița had 2,494 residents in 2016 and 2,427 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,333 |
| 2022 | 2,310 |
| 2023 | 2,329 |
| 2024 | 2,346 |
| 2025 | 2,372 |
| 2026 | 2,427 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,265 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Ciulnița
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 | Ciulnița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.2 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 107 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciulnița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.60 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 469 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.77 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 199 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,310 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,858 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 539.8 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,003 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.1 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 499 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.88 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 412 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ciulnița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.64 km | 2.92 km | 6.17 km | ranked 211 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3,478 m³ | 6,378 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciulnița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.6 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 873 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.94 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 285 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciulnița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciulnița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.0 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 600 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.74 km | 3.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 697 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciulnița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciulnița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciulnița
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 trade47 · 19.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical29 · 11.9%
- Construction26 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services24 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.4%
- Transport and storage18 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 4.9%
- Real estate11 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 9.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy18 · 7.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities15 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings12 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 4.9%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing12 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciulnița?
Ciulnița has 2,427 residents (2026), ranking 1,968 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciulnița?
Ciulnița covers 66.2 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Ciulnița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciulnița went from 2,494 to 2,427, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Ciulnița?
Ciulnița is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.533, longitude 27.350.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ciulnița?
In Ciulnița, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 3,478 m³ (2025), ranking 1 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciulnița?
In Ciulnița, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 107 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Ciulnița?
The nearest to Ciulnița are Slobozia (3.6 km), Cosâmbești (8.1 km), Perieți (9.4 km), Amara (9.9 km), Dragalina (11 km).