Mărculești: population and statistics
Mărculești has a population of 1,520 (2026) across 43.3 km², or 35.1 people per km². It ranks 2,712 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,520 residents
- 43.3 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Mărculești ranks No. 54 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 6.6 in Mărculești, compared with an average of 3.3 per 10,000 inh. in Ialomița County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Mărculești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Mărculești in numbers
Where is Mărculești?
Population of Mărculești over time
Mărculești had 1,597 residents in 2016 and 1,520 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,567 |
| 2022 | 1,555 |
| 2023 | 1,531 |
| 2024 | 1,527 |
| 2025 | 1,519 |
| 2026 | 1,520 |
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All indicators for Mărculești
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 | Mărculești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 764 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărculești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.01 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,086 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 974 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 726 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,900 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 477.6 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,675 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.9 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărculești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.9 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.97 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,685 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărculești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mărculești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.3 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,248 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mărculești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Mărculești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mărculești
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 trade29 · 25.7%
- Transport and storage23 · 20.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 13.3%
- Construction9 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.2%
- Other service activities6 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 17.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 15.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 12.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 4.4%
- Education4 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărculești?
Mărculești has 1,520 residents (2026), ranking 2,712 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărculești?
Mărculești covers 43.3 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Mărculești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărculești went from 1,597 to 1,520, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Mărculești?
Mărculești is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.575, longitude 27.526.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Mărculești?
In Mărculești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 726 (2025), ranking 2,900 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărculești?
In Mărculești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 458 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Mărculești?
The nearest to Mărculești are Sudiți (3.3 km), Bucu (5.2 km), Cosâmbești (7.4 km), Gheorghe Lazăr (8.2 km), Ograda (8.5 km).