Movila: population and statistics
Movila has a population of 1,803 (2026) across 81.8 km², or 22.0 people per km². It ranks 2,509 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,803 residents
- 81.8 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Movila ranks No. 48 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.11 ‰ in Movila, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Ialomița County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.55 ‰ in Movila, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Ialomița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Movila: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Movila in numbers
Where is Movila?
Population of Movila over time
Movila had 1,995 residents in 2016 and 1,803 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,865 |
| 2022 | 1,846 |
| 2023 | 1,843 |
| 2024 | 1,823 |
| 2025 | 1,812 |
| 2026 | 1,803 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,464 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ștefan cel Mare (3,235 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Movila
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 | Movila | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Movila | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.87 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,121 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,102 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 841 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,727 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466.4 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,813 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.0 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,445 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 777 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Movila | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.4 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.55 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Movila | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 156 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Movila | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.7 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 760 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Movila | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.11 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 175 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Movila | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Movila
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 trade25 · 30.5%
- Transport and storage11 · 13.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.1%
- Construction4 · 4.9%
- Information and communication4 · 4.9%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 24.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 12.2%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 4.9%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities3 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Movila?
Movila has 1,803 residents (2026), ranking 2,509 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Movila?
Movila covers 81.8 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Movila growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Movila went from 1,995 to 1,803, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Movila?
Movila is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.469, longitude 27.704.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Movila?
In Movila, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.11 ‰ (2024), ranking 175 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Movila?
In Movila, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.55 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,889 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Movila?
The nearest to Movila are Ștefan cel Mare (7.4 km), Fetești (11 km), Perișoru (12 km), Platonești (15 km), Borcea (16 km).