Ograda: population and statistics
Ograda has a population of 2,818 (2026) across 62.5 km², or 45.1 people per km². It ranks 1,705 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,818 residents
- 62.5 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Ograda ranks No. 26 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.8 m³ in Ograda, compared with an average of 36.2 m³ in Ialomița County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.35 ‰ in Ograda, compared with an average of 2.12 ‰ in Ialomița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Ograda: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Ograda in numbers
Where is Ograda?
Population of Ograda over time
Ograda had 2,906 residents in 2016 and 2,818 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,914 |
| 2022 | 2,895 |
| 2023 | 2,857 |
| 2024 | 2,867 |
| 2025 | 2,840 |
| 2026 | 2,818 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,748 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bucu, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țăndărei (18,091 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Ograda
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 | Ograda | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ograda | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.19 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,047 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.90 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 376 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,306 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,871 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 463.4 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.1 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,317 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.84 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 418 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ograda | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.4 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,978 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ograda | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ograda | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.8 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,614 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ograda | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ograda | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ograda
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 trade43 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage35 · 17.9%
- Construction21 · 10.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services14 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 14.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 3.6%
- Real estate activities5 · 2.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ograda?
Ograda has 2,818 residents (2026), ranking 1,705 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ograda?
Ograda covers 62.5 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Ograda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ograda went from 2,906 to 2,818, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Ograda?
Ograda is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.651, longitude 27.541.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ograda?
In Ograda, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.8 m³ (2025), ranking 2,614 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ograda?
In Ograda, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.35 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,978 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Ograda?
The nearest to Ograda are Bucu (4.3 km), Mărculești (8.5 km), Gheorghe Lazăr (8.7 km), Sudiți (9.2 km), Săveni (9.2 km).