Sinești (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Sinești has a population of 2,942 (2026) across 66.1 km², or 44.5 people per km². It ranks 1,633 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,942 residents
- 66.1 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Sinești ranks No. 23 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.52 ‰ in Sinești, compared with an average of 2.33 ‰ in Ialomița County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 85.0 m³ in Sinești, compared with an average of 36.2 m³ in Ialomița County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Sinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (64 businesses).
Sinești in numbers
Where is Sinești?
Population of Sinești over time
Sinești had 2,720 residents in 2016 and 2,942 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,834 |
| 2022 | 2,831 |
| 2023 | 2,864 |
| 2024 | 2,866 |
| 2025 | 2,924 |
| 2026 | 2,942 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,258 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Petrăchioaia, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Afumați (8,487 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Sinești
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 | Sinești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.3 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 184 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sinești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.22 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 728 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.52 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 85 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,058 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 897 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 699.5 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.9 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 961 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.04 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 624 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sinești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.7 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 917 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.42 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 388 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sinești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sinești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 85.0 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 112 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sinești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sinești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sinești
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 trade71 · 24.8%
- Transport and storage42 · 14.7%
- Manufacturing26 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services21 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 6.3%
- Construction17 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 5.6%
- Information and communication15 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 22.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities12 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sinești?
Sinești has 2,942 residents (2026), ranking 1,633 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sinești?
Sinești covers 66.1 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Sinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sinești went from 2,720 to 2,942, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Sinești?
Sinești is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.567, longitude 26.383.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sinești?
In Sinești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.52 ‰ (2025), ranking 85 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Sinești?
In Sinești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 85.0 m³ (2025), ranking 112 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Sinești?
The nearest to Sinești are Petrăchioaia (5.6 km), Belciugatele (10 km), Dascălu (11 km), Afumați (11 km), Movilița (12 km).