Grindu (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Grindu has a population of 1,739 (2026) across 53.3 km², or 32.6 people per km². It ranks 2,559 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,739 residents
- 53.3 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Grindu ranks No. 49 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 31.5 m² in Grindu, compared with an average of 45.9 m² in Ialomița County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.58 ‰ in Grindu, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Ialomița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Grindu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Grindu in numbers
Where is Grindu?
Population of Grindu over time
Grindu had 2,108 residents in 2016 and 1,739 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,912 |
| 2022 | 1,857 |
| 2023 | 1,812 |
| 2024 | 1,783 |
| 2025 | 1,771 |
| 2026 | 1,739 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,469 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Valea Măcrișului, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gârbovi (3,303 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Grindu
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 | Grindu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 277 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grindu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.11 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 512 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,245 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,972 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 715.9 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 234 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 31.5 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,107 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grindu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.85 km | 2.92 km | 6.17 km | ranked 122 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 208 m³ | 6,378 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 634 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grindu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.2 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,680 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grindu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grindu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.0 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 745 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Grindu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grindu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grindu
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 trade28 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage19 · 17.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 10.2%
- Construction10 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.5%
- Real estate7 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 21.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 10.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings7 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities7 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grindu?
Grindu has 1,739 residents (2026), ranking 2,559 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grindu?
Grindu covers 53.3 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Grindu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grindu went from 2,108 to 1,739, a change of −17.5%.
Where is Grindu?
Grindu is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.753, longitude 26.909.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Grindu?
In Grindu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 31.5 m² (2025), ranking 3,107 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grindu?
In Grindu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.58 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Grindu?
The nearest to Grindu are Valea Măcrișului (5.3 km), Colelia (7.3 km), Scutelnici (11 km), Sărățeni (11 km), Gârbovi (12 km).