Colelia: population and statistics
Colelia has a population of 991 (2026) across 37.8 km², or 26.2 people per km². It ranks 3,054 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 991 residents
- 37.8 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Colelia ranks No. 63 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.2 ‰ in Colelia, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Ialomița County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 10.1 in Colelia, compared with an average of 3.3 per 10,000 inh. in Ialomița County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Colelia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Colelia in numbers
Where is Colelia?
Population of Colelia over time
Colelia had 1,157 residents in 2016 and 991 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,069 |
| 2022 | 1,045 |
| 2023 | 1,027 |
| 2024 | 1,019 |
| 2025 | 1,011 |
| 2026 | 991 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,290 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cocora (1,889 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Colelia
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 | Colelia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 114 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 29 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Colelia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.92 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 531 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.02 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 943 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 570 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,063 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 575.2 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 741 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) | 2.02 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 631 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Colelia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.2 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,328 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.03 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 912 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Colelia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 577 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Colelia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.4 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 660 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Colelia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 108 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Colelia
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 trade11 · 28.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 13.2%
- Transport and storage4 · 10.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing3 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services3 · 7.9%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Colelia?
Colelia has 991 residents (2026), ranking 3,054 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Colelia?
Colelia covers 37.8 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Colelia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Colelia went from 1,157 to 991, a change of −14.3%.
Where is Colelia?
Colelia is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.750, longitude 27.001.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Colelia?
In Colelia, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 29 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Colelia?
In Colelia, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 108 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Colelia?
The nearest to Colelia are Cocora (5.3 km), Grindu (7.3 km), Reviga (8.6 km), Sărățeni (11 km), Valea Măcrișului (13 km).