Grivița (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Grivița has a population of 2,906 (2026) across 82.0 km², or 35.5 people per km². It ranks 1,648 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,906 residents
- 82.0 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Grivița ranks No. 24 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.0 ‰ in Grivița, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Ialomița County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 6.6% in Grivița, compared with an average of 2.7% in Ialomița County and 2.0% nationally.
Grivița: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Grivița in numbers
Where is Grivița?
Population of Grivița over time
Grivița had 3,445 residents in 2016 and 2,906 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,155 |
| 2022 | 3,115 |
| 2023 | 3,045 |
| 2024 | 2,992 |
| 2025 | 2,953 |
| 2026 | 2,906 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,479 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Traian, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Amara (7,916 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Grivița
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 | Grivița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grivița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.33 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,020 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,572 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,424 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540.9 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 995 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.7 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,574 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,372 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grivița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,923 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grivița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grivița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.2 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,177 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Grivița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grivița | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grivița
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 trade50 · 23.7%
- Transport and storage29 · 13.7%
- Manufacturing21 · 10.0%
- Construction19 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services14 · 6.6%
- Other service activities9 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings17 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering7 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grivița?
Grivița has 2,906 residents (2026), ranking 1,648 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grivița?
Grivița covers 82.0 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Grivița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grivița went from 3,445 to 2,906, a change of −15.6%.
Where is Grivița?
Grivița is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.733, longitude 27.283.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grivița?
In Grivița, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 189 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Grivița?
In Grivița, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 6.6% (2026), ranking 467 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Grivița?
The nearest to Grivița are Traian (5.4 km), Miloșești (5.7 km), Ciocile (10 km), Roșiori (11 km), Scânteia (12 km).