Sfântu Gheorghe (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Sfântu Gheorghe has a population of 1,717 (2026) across 71.5 km², or 24.0 people per km². It ranks 2,576 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,717 residents
- 71.5 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Sfântu Gheorghe ranks No. 52 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Sfântu Gheorghe, compared with an average of 33.1 ‰ in Ialomița County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.30 km in Sfântu Gheorghe, compared with an average of 6.39 km in Ialomița County and 4.84 km nationally.
Sfântu Gheorghe in numbers
Where is Sfântu Gheorghe?
Population of Sfântu Gheorghe over time
Sfântu Gheorghe had 1,922 residents in 2016 and 1,717 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,823 |
| 2022 | 1,784 |
| 2023 | 1,766 |
| 2024 | 1,768 |
| 2025 | 1,750 |
| 2026 | 1,717 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,011 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Balaciu, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ion Roată (3,462 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Sfântu Gheorghe
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 | Sfântu Gheorghe | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.30 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 98 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.08 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 354 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,041 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,362 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 606.3 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 577 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.9 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,860 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,033 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | 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 | Sfântu Gheorghe | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 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 | Sfântu Gheorghe | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.3 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 786 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.75 km | 3.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,380 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sfântu Gheorghe | 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) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sfântu Gheorghe has 1,717 residents (2026), ranking 2,576 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sfântu Gheorghe covers 71.5 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Sfântu Gheorghe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sfântu Gheorghe went from 1,922 to 1,717, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sfântu Gheorghe is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.650, longitude 26.867.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sfântu Gheorghe?
In Sfântu Gheorghe, “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 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sfântu Gheorghe?
In Sfântu Gheorghe, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.30 km (2025), ranking 98 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Sfântu Gheorghe?
The nearest to Sfântu Gheorghe are Balaciu (3.9 km), Sărățeni (6.5 km), Ion Roată (8.1 km), Axintele (8.6 km), Munteni-Buzău (9.4 km).