Maia: population and statistics
Maia has a population of 1,491 (2026) across 25.7 km², or 58.0 people per km². It ranks 2,745 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,491 residents
- 25.7 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Maia ranks No. 55 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.0 ‰ in Maia, compared with an average of 18.7 ‰ in Ialomița County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 38.8 m² in Maia, compared with an average of 45.9 m² in Ialomița County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Maia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Maia in numbers
Where is Maia?
Population of Maia over time
Maia had 1,651 residents in 2016 and 1,491 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,575 |
| 2022 | 1,532 |
| 2023 | 1,524 |
| 2024 | 1,508 |
| 2025 | 1,497 |
| 2026 | 1,491 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,601 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Adâncata, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fierbinți-Târg (4,264 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Maia
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 | Maia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.27 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 603 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 881 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,667 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 590.9 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.8 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,800 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,388 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.8 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,168 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.34 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Maia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.5 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,430 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Maia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Maia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Maia
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 trade19 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage8 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 8.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 8.5%
- Construction6 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.3%
- Information and communication5 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maia?
Maia has 1,491 residents (2026), ranking 2,745 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Maia?
Maia covers 25.7 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Maia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maia went from 1,651 to 1,491, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Maia?
Maia is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.746, longitude 26.402.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maia?
In Maia, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Maia?
In Maia, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 38.8 m² (2025), ranking 2,800 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Maia?
The nearest to Maia are Adâncata (3.4 km), Rădulești (4.9 km), Fierbinți-Târg (7.2 km), Dridu (8.1 km), Moldoveni (8.6 km).