Jilavele: population and statistics
Jilavele has a population of 3,015 (2026) across 52.4 km², or 57.6 people per km². It ranks 1,572 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,015 residents
- 52.4 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Jilavele ranks No. 22 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.0 m² in Jilavele, compared with an average of 45.9 m² in Ialomița County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.2 ‰ in Jilavele, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Ialomița County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Jilavele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Jilavele in numbers
Where is Jilavele?
Population of Jilavele over time
Jilavele had 3,463 residents in 2016 and 3,015 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,251 |
| 2022 | 3,187 |
| 2023 | 3,151 |
| 2024 | 3,104 |
| 2025 | 3,052 |
| 2026 | 3,015 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,333 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sălciile, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bărbulești (9,215 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Jilavele
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 | Jilavele | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jilavele | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,589 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,403 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.0 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.0 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,976 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.99 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 652 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jilavele | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.9 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,890 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.66 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jilavele | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Jilavele | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jilavele | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jilavele
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 trade44 · 24.0%
- Transport and storage23 · 12.6%
- Construction20 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing17 · 9.3%
- Real estate12 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services12 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.8%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 9.8%
- Real estate activities12 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 6.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings9 · 4.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jilavele?
Jilavele has 3,015 residents (2026), ranking 1,572 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jilavele?
Jilavele covers 52.4 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Jilavele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jilavele went from 3,463 to 3,015, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Jilavele?
Jilavele is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.789, longitude 26.531.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Jilavele?
In Jilavele, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.0 m² (2025), ranking 2,976 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jilavele?
In Jilavele, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 386 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Jilavele?
The nearest to Jilavele are Sălciile (5.1 km), Armășești (5.3 km), Moldoveni (6.3 km), Bărbulești (7.8 km), Adâncata (8.1 km).