Platonești: population and statistics
Platonești has a population of 1,705 (2026) across 41.9 km², or 40.7 people per km². It ranks 2,584 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,705 residents
- 41.9 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Platonești ranks No. 53 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.49 ‰ in Platonești, compared with an average of 2.33 ‰ in Ialomița County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.6 ‰ in Platonești, compared with an average of 18.7 ‰ in Ialomița County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Platonești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Platonești in numbers
Where is Platonești?
Population of Platonești over time
Platonești had 1,933 residents in 2016 and 1,705 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,837 |
| 2022 | 1,786 |
| 2023 | 1,780 |
| 2024 | 1,750 |
| 2025 | 1,731 |
| 2026 | 1,705 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,874 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Platonești
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 | Platonești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 283 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Platonești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.77 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 191 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.49 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 36 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 903 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,627 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 529.6 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.7 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.73 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 44 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Platonești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.4 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,716 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,856 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Platonești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Platonești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.6 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,953 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Platonești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Platonești
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 trade12 · 29.3%
- Transport and storage7 · 17.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 9.8%
- Construction4 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 9.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 22.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 14.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings3 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 7.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Platonești?
Platonești has 1,705 residents (2026), ranking 2,584 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Platonești?
Platonești covers 41.9 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Platonești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Platonești went from 1,933 to 1,705, a change of −11.8%.
Where is Platonești?
Platonești is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.600, longitude 27.700.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Platonești?
In Platonești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.49 ‰ (2025), ranking 36 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Platonești?
In Platonești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 283 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Platonești?
The nearest to Platonești are Săveni (5.3 km), Țăndărei (5.5 km), Mihail Kogălniceanu (9.3 km), Vlădeni (10 km), Sudiți (11 km).