Scânteia (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Scânteia has a population of 3,411 (2026) across 82.9 km², or 41.2 people per km². It ranks 1,331 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,411 residents
- 82.9 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Scânteia ranks No. 15 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Scânteia, compared with an average of 33.1 ‰ in Ialomița County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.1 ‰ in Scânteia, compared with an average of 15.5 ‰ in Ialomița County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Scânteia in numbers
Where is Scânteia?
Population of Scânteia over time
Scânteia had 3,884 residents in 2016 and 3,411 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,682 |
| 2022 | 3,618 |
| 2023 | 3,565 |
| 2024 | 3,517 |
| 2025 | 3,473 |
| 2026 | 3,411 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,605 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Valea Ciorii, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Amara (7,916 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Scânteia
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 | Scânteia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scânteia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.98 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,521 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.35 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 783 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,784 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,159 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 523.0 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.7 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 619 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scânteia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scânteia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Scânteia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.5 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,015 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Scânteia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Scânteia | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scânteia?
Scânteia has 3,411 residents (2026), ranking 1,331 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scânteia?
Scânteia covers 82.9 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Scânteia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scânteia went from 3,884 to 3,411, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Scânteia?
Scânteia is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.738, longitude 27.438.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scânteia?
In Scânteia, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scânteia?
In Scânteia, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,916 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Scânteia?
The nearest to Scânteia are Valea Ciorii (7.3 km), Roșiori (8.2 km), Traian (8.5 km), Bărăganul (10 km), Grivița (12 km).