Sălcioara (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Sălcioara has a population of 1,954 (2026) across 59.0 km², or 33.1 people per km². It ranks 2,363 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,954 residents
- 59.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Sălcioara ranks No. 41 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.1 ‰ in Sălcioara, compared with an average of 15.5 ‰ in Ialomița County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.12 km in Sălcioara, compared with an average of 6.39 km in Ialomița County and 4.84 km nationally.
Sălcioara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Sălcioara in numbers
Where is Sălcioara?
Population of Sălcioara over time
Sălcioara had 2,251 residents in 2016 and 1,954 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,120 |
| 2022 | 2,059 |
| 2023 | 2,033 |
| 2024 | 2,015 |
| 2025 | 1,983 |
| 2026 | 1,954 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,258 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Balaciu, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Căzănești (3,305 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Sălcioara
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 | Sălcioara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 486 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălcioara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.12 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 288 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,148 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,173 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 587.5 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.3 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,545 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălcioara | 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) | 2.05 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălcioara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sălcioara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.6 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,470 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălcioara | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sălcioara | 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) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sălcioara
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 trade26 · 27.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.8%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.4%
- Construction6 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.4%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 19.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 13.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings5 · 5.3%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.3%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălcioara?
Sălcioara has 1,954 residents (2026), ranking 2,363 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălcioara?
Sălcioara covers 59.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Sălcioara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălcioara went from 2,251 to 1,954, a change of −13.2%.
Where is Sălcioara?
Sălcioara is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.550, longitude 26.926.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălcioara?
In Sălcioara, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,131 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălcioara?
In Sălcioara, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.12 km (2025), ranking 288 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Sălcioara?
The nearest to Sălcioara are Balaciu (8.1 km), Căzănești (10 km), Munteni-Buzău (10 km), Dor Mărunt (11 km), Ciochina (12 km).