Giurgeni: population and statistics
Giurgeni has a population of 1,236 (2026) across 125.0 km², or 9.9 people per km². It ranks 2,922 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,236 residents
- 125.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Giurgeni ranks No. 58 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Giurgeni, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Ialomița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.4 ‰ in Giurgeni, compared with an average of 7.2 ‰ in Ialomița County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Giurgeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Food and beverage service activities (7 businesses).
Giurgeni in numbers
Where is Giurgeni?
Population of Giurgeni over time
Giurgeni had 1,475 residents in 2016 and 1,236 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,348 |
| 2022 | 1,333 |
| 2023 | 1,299 |
| 2024 | 1,283 |
| 2025 | 1,255 |
| 2026 | 1,236 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,500 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gura Ialomiței (2,365 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Giurgeni
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 | Giurgeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,103 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Giurgeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.28 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 857 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,175 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 562 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,066 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.7 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,962 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.9 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,983 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Giurgeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.3 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,989 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Giurgeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 432 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Giurgeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 70.4 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 181 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Giurgeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 407 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Giurgeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Giurgeni
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 trade9 · 32.1%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 25.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 10.7%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Giurgeni?
Giurgeni has 1,236 residents (2026), ranking 2,922 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Giurgeni?
Giurgeni covers 125.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Giurgeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Giurgeni went from 1,475 to 1,236, a change of −16.2%.
Where is Giurgeni?
Giurgeni is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.759, longitude 27.816.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giurgeni?
In Giurgeni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giurgeni?
In Giurgeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Giurgeni?
The nearest to Giurgeni are Gura Ialomiței (8.8 km), Berteștii de Jos (9.8 km), Mihail Kogălniceanu (12 km), Hârșova (14 km), Vlădeni (15 km).