Gura Ialomiței: population and statistics
Gura Ialomiței has a population of 2,365 (2026) across 68.0 km², or 34.8 people per km². It ranks 2,022 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,365 residents
- 68.0 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Gura Ialomiței ranks No. 34 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 10.4% in Gura Ialomiței, compared with an average of 2.7% in Ialomița County and 2.0% nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 65.3 m² in Gura Ialomiței, compared with an average of 45.9 m² in Ialomița County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Gura Ialomiței: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Gura Ialomiței in numbers
Where is Gura Ialomiței?
Population of Gura Ialomiței over time
Gura Ialomiței had 2,623 residents in 2016 and 2,365 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,504 |
| 2022 | 2,471 |
| 2023 | 2,454 |
| 2024 | 2,438 |
| 2025 | 2,395 |
| 2026 | 2,365 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,529 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mihail Kogălniceanu, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țăndărei (18,091 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Gura Ialomiței
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 | Gura Ialomiței | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gura Ialomiței | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.57 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 810 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.11 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 910 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,042 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,361 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 440.6 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,150 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.3 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 316 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gura Ialomiței | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,706 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.69 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,950 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gura Ialomiței | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 196 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gura Ialomiței | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.9 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 847 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gura Ialomiței | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gura Ialomiței | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gura Ialomiței
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 trade18 · 22.2%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 13.6%
- Transport and storage9 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 6.2%
- Construction4 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 18.5%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 11.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 6.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 4.9%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing4 · 4.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gura Ialomiței?
Gura Ialomiței has 2,365 residents (2026), ranking 2,022 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gura Ialomiței?
Gura Ialomiței covers 68.0 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Gura Ialomiței growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gura Ialomiței went from 2,623 to 2,365, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Gura Ialomiței?
Gura Ialomiței is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.725, longitude 27.716.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Gura Ialomiței?
In Gura Ialomiței, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.4% (2026), ranking 196 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Gura Ialomiței?
In Gura Ialomiței, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 65.3 m² (2025), ranking 316 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Gura Ialomiței?
The nearest to Gura Ialomiței are Mihail Kogălniceanu (4.8 km), Giurgeni (8.8 km), Țăndărei (10 km), Victoria (11 km), Berteștii de Jos (12 km).