Gârbovi: population and statistics
Gârbovi has a population of 3,303 (2026) across 78.3 km², or 42.2 people per km². It ranks 1,393 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,303 residents
- 78.3 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Gârbovi ranks No. 18 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.17 km in Gârbovi, compared with an average of 2.92 km in Ialomița County and 3.48 km nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.91 ‰ in Gârbovi, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Ialomița County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Gârbovi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Gârbovi in numbers
Where is Gârbovi?
Population of Gârbovi over time
Gârbovi had 3,869 residents in 2016 and 3,303 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,550 |
| 2022 | 3,492 |
| 2023 | 3,422 |
| 2024 | 3,381 |
| 2025 | 3,349 |
| 2026 | 3,303 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,966 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Glodeanu-Siliștea, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Urziceni (15,499 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Gârbovi
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 | Gârbovi | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gârbovi | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.90 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 761 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,827 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,113 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 553.1 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 896 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.0 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 573 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,457 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gârbovi | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.17 km | 2.92 km | 6.17 km | ranked 93 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 290 m³ | 6,378 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 457 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gârbovi | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.1 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,962 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.82 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,836 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gârbovi | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gârbovi | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.4 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 730 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gârbovi | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gârbovi | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gârbovi
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 trade42 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage33 · 19.9%
- Manufacturing13 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services13 · 7.8%
- Construction12 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.0%
- Real estate7 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 21.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 13.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.2%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gârbovi?
Gârbovi has 3,303 residents (2026), ranking 1,393 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gârbovi?
Gârbovi covers 78.3 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Gârbovi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gârbovi went from 3,869 to 3,303, a change of −14.6%.
Where is Gârbovi?
Gârbovi is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.783, longitude 26.767.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârbovi?
In Gârbovi, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.17 km (2025), ranking 93 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gârbovi?
In Gârbovi, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.91 ‰ (2024), ranking 302 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Gârbovi?
The nearest to Gârbovi are Glodeanu-Siliștea (5.2 km), Valea Măcrișului (7.0 km), Ciocârlia (7.4 km), Manasia (8.4 km), Grindu (12 km).